AirlinesAirlines warn a rise in air fares is likely with increased leviesTravellers are likely to be hit with an increase in air fares following a hike in air traffic control levies, a group representing major airlines says.19 May 07:03 PM
WorldLucky escapes in emergencies at Moscow, NewarkPart of an airliner carrying about 130 people caught fire as it was landing in Moscow, and passengers evacuated the plane by jumping off one of its wings and shooting down an evacuation slide.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandDiscovery triggers fatal crash memoriesImages of a wrecked engine brought memories flooding back to pilot Aubrey Bills, 60 years after he survived the crash that killed his mate.19 May 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Elite' flyer refuses to give up seatA flight from Auckland was delayed when one of Air NZ's "gold elite" passengers refused to give up her front-row seat to accommodate a wheelchair-bound woman.15 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesEmirates, Qantas alliance approvedTravellers on Qantas and Emirates are set to benefit from a new alliance between the airlines that analysts see as a "medium" competition risk for Air New Zealand.15 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesAnalysts bullish on partial sale of Air NZAnalysts at Macquarie say further details in today's Budget of a possible government sell-down of Air New Zealand could help push the airline's share price.15 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesVirgin eyes Kiwi link-upA meeting with Sir Richard Branson looks set to pay dividends for Auckland video conferencing start-up FaceMe.15 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleMy happy place: Lee Maisey, pilotI really like the balance in my life. The place where I'm completely at ease is out on my boat with the sun shining, clear skies, sparkling water, my kids playing on the beach and great food.11 May 05:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessAir NZ cartel fight continuesThe Commerce Commission is sticking to its guns in the long-running air cargo cartel case against Air NZ, which yesterday renewed its bid to have the case dropped.10 May 02:15 AM
AirlinesAir NZ says cartel case should be droppedAir New Zealand is calling on the Commerce Commission to end its long-running cargo price-fixing action - on the eve of a key hearing in the case.09 May 08:40 PM
AirlinesSeats in economy class stress out KiwisNew Zealand business travellers are more worried than others about flying economy but they're far more relaxed about airport security and immigration.07 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesParties mum on airline cartel talksThe Commerce Commission says it cannot comment on whether it has reached any resolution in its long-running air cargo proceedings against Air New Zealand.06 May 05:30 PM
SharesFlight attendant's bullying claim failsAn flight attendant claiming she suffered sexual comments from a drunk passenger and bullying by managers has failed in a personal grievance claim against Air NZ.06 May 12:54 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand bomber pilot at Dambusters anniversaryThe last surviving pilot of the Dambusters raid in World War II, Tauranga resident Les Munro, will be a guest of honour at England's 70th anniversary of the raid on May 16.05 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ hunts for copies of secret planA confidential document outlining Air NZ's plans for saving money and finding business was accidentally released internally, sparking concerns it would be made public.01 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesCathay Pacific celebrates 30 years of flying to NZWhen Cathay Pacific's first plane touched down in New Zealand just on 30 years ago, ticket prices were regulated by the government and, as with all airlines, you could smoke onboard.30 Apr 05:30 PM
AirlinesAirlines warn of high airport profitAirlines are warning Auckland Airport could make $78 million of excess profits during the next five years, a figure the airport says is a theoretical extreme.30 Apr 05:30 PM
AirlinesRoom for agents - ExpediaOnline travel site Expedia says customers still prefer to book complex trips offline.30 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandObjections to helipad fly inA proposal for a private helipad on the Spencer estate beside the Waitemata Harbour has drawn 129 objections.29 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Right time to sell Air NZ to mum and dadEditorial: When the Government confirmed its mixed-ownership model strategy, it was taken for granted that Air New Zealand would be the tail-end Charlie.28 Apr 05:30 PM
AirlinesQantas waits for NZ nod on partnershipQantas is still waiting for New Zealand to rule on a transtasman alliance with Emirates - a month after regulators in Australia gave it the green light.23 Apr 05:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ criticised for taking 10 months to discipline flight attendantAn "agitated" Air NZ hostess, angry at how she was woken during a flight, was ordered to take anger management lessons because she shook the colleague who woke her.23 Apr 05:05 AM
New ZealandLabour calls for hand-held laser banThe Government should move quickly to ban lasers that can interfere with aircraft, the Labour party says.23 Apr 01:46 AM
New ZealandJetstar pilots complain of lasersA police investigation has been launched after laser lights were shone into the eyes of pilots using Wellington Airport.22 Apr 08:30 PM
