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Air fare bonanza to stay - Jetstar
David Hall, Jetstar chief executive of Australia and New Zealand, said his airline's operating model and competition would keep fares low.
Jetstar adds three new regional routes
The airline adds Nelson and Wellington; Palmerston North and Auckland, and New Plymouth and Auckland flights from today.
Drones could take the place of boots
A makeover of the New Zealand Defence Force should reinstate airstrike capability and include armed drones, says New Zealand First deputy leader Ron Mark.
Missing Kiwi on MH370 officially dead
An Australian court has ruled Christchurch man Paul Weeks to be officially dead after he went missing on MH370.
Why Emirates' flight is game changer
Emirates has changed the aviation game in New Zealand by announcing it will fly to Dubai without stopping in Australia.
The mystery of Flight AA109
Passengers and crew falling like flies, an official testing the air before paramedics were allowed on and luggage confiscated. What caused the emergency?
Bargain air fares tipped for another year
Expect lower international airfares to stick around for a while, House of Travel director says.
Seats snapped up after Air NZ fare drop
More than 200 trips to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Tokyo and Shanghai bought today after Grabaseat offered return trips for less than $1,000.
Could you sit in economy for 18 hours?
Qatar Airways to launch new route from Doha to Auckland that will become the longest flight in the world.
How low? Air NZ fare drop
Air New Zealand is offering return fares to the US for under $1000.
Is this the life? Air NZ seeks cabin crew
Airline launches a campaign encouraging people to apply for positions as part of their cabin crew.
Qatar Airways coming to NZ - report
Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways has plans to fly to New Zealand.
Disney wants drone exemption to no-fly zone
Disney has some very special no-fly restrictions over its parks. Now it wants them relaxed - so it can film itself.
Auckland Airport's $180m makeover
Auckland Airport is embarking on one of its biggest projects since opening 50 years ago.
Singapore Airlines confirms Wellington-Canberra flights
Singapore Airlines has confirmed it will fly between Wellington and Canberra from September with a service it's naming 'Capital Express'.
Flight Check: Auckland to Houston, Air NZ
Winston Aldworth flies aboard NZ28, the inaugural Auckland-to-Houston flight.
Frustrated flyer fed up with flatulence
A note passed to a flight attendant certainly proves that modern air travel can be a little too close for comfort.
Inventor unveils detachable plane cabin concept
The technology was invented by Tatarenko Vladimir Nikolaevich, who has been working on the project for the past three years. The video demonstrates how it would work during in-flight emergency situations.
Safety issues rife for light craft
Report shows pilot training and skill highlighted as risks to NZ's tourism reputation.
Virgin Australia unlikely to make significant capital returns for shareholders
Virgin Australia is unlikely to make significant capital returns to shareholders but the threat of a mop-up by the three airlines holding a combined 73 percent stake provides a floor for the share price, says broker First NZ Capital.
Fears that autopilot reliance has blunted pilots' skills
Pilots are so used to using automation technology in the cockpit that experts are worried some of them lack the skills to manually fly planes.
Rivalry grows for Air NZ's flights across Tasman
Air New Zealand faces increased competition on hotly contested trans-Tasman routes.
Teen solves air travel's germ problem
If you've ever worried about a fellow air passenger's hacking cough, there could be good news ahead.
Airline secrets revealed
Ever wondered what goes on the behind the scenes in airports and airplanes?
AirAsia X flights worth $176m to NZ
AirAsia X's services to Auckland from Malaysia via the Gold Coast will boost tourism revenue from fast growing South East Asia markets.
AirAsia X flies back into NZ
AirAsia X's return to New Zealand will help keep downward pressure on fares across the Tasman and into Southeast Asia.