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Essential items for a long-haul flight

Going on an exotic trip is a real treat, but the holiday can be marred by the prospect of sitting through an uncomfortable long-haul flight.

Boeing nears historic deal for about 100 jetliners

The transaction would be the first struck by the planemaker since sanctions were lifted in January and would require US government approval.

Air NZ to join in discounted Virgin rights offer

Air New Zealand will take part in Virgin Australia's planned A$852 million rights issue.

Pre-Flight Check: Cathay Pacific

Cathay has caught up to some other airlines here (and is ahead of most of the pack) but it costs US$19 on long haul flights. Satellite TV news will be free.

Airlines race to please picky passengers

Special dietary needs are creating a nightmare for airline caterers as more passengers demand gluten-free, vegan or culturally specific meals.

Man caught smoking on plane

A flight attendant told a passenger to 'shut up' and threatened to have him arrested after they got into an argument at 35,000ft, apparently over meal service.

Air NZ share sale positive for Virgin - Moody's

Kiwi travellers face hike in airport fees

Dubai is imposing a passenger tax for the first time and Hong Kong is set to boost its charges to fund airport development as airfares continue to fall.

Watch: A day in the life of a regional flight attendant

Air NZ has released the latest in its series of behind the scenes videos - take a look at day in the life of a regional flight attendant.

Super jumbo for longest route from NZ

Emirates plans to boost capacity on the longest non-stop route in the world by using a super jumbo A380 later this year.

Watch: 3300sqm of complete and utter luxury

WATCH: Cathay Pacific lounge boasts fast and slow lanes.

Turbulence fright: 'A miracle we survived'

Passengers and cabin crew were left in neck braces with bleeding heads after a flight from Lima to Buenos Aires hit severe turbulence.

Flight Check: New Plymouth to Auckland aboard Jetstar

New Plymouth has a fairly unremarkable regional airport with two vending machines.

Watch: Inside The Pier - Cathay Pacific's Luxury Lounge

Cathay Pacific will soon be flying its new Airbus A350XWB to New Zealand. Aviation writer Grant Bradley took a look at The Pier - Cathay's luxury Hong Kong lounge.

Lounge Check: Air New Zealand

Be nice to them - these are the gatekeepers of your final refuge before long-haul hell.

Air NZ flies direct to Vietnam

Air New Zeland's direct flight to Vietnam extends the airline's total number of international destinations to 30.

China's double whammy on Air NZ

Virgin Australia has warned the market of a major announcement regarding Hainan Airlines.

Fox Glacier crash: Chopper firm charged

CAA says grounding helicopter fleet was down in the public interest while doubts about the safety of the tourist operation were resolved.