New ZealandCollision on runway narrowly missedWhen an aviation security officer drove a vehicle on to the active runway at Dunedin International Airport at night in heavy rain ahead of a landing aircraft, the consequences could have been disastrous.23 Dec 06:00 AM
AirlinesNew 'cuddle class' fleet marks dramatic changesThe handover of Air NZ's first 777-300 aircraft is the biggest development in commercial air travel in 30 years, the airline says.22 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDAirlinesGovt approves Air NZ - Virgin Blue allianceAir NZ and Virgin Blue have won approval from Transport Minister Steven Joyce to cooperate on routes across the Tasman.21 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flights take off for NZ from HeathrowTwo Air New Zealand flights have taken off from London's Heathrow Airport this morning.20 Dec 09:33 PM
WorldWhistleblower Jetstar pilot gets job backAustralian airline Jetstar has agreed to reinstate whistleblower pilot Joe Eakins.20 Dec 08:16 PM
TravelHope for Kiwis trapped in LondonHundreds of stranded New Zealanders might be able to make it home for the holidays after all with the news that London's Heathrow Airport is due to reopen on a limited basis this evening, New Zealand time.20 Dec 05:12 AM
BusinessCabin crew reveal how they deal with unruly and disruptive passengersCabin crew reveal how they deal with unruly and disruptive passengers. Video / IATAWatch20 Dec 03:57 AM
AirlinesAir NZ, Virgin Blue alliance approvedThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given approval for the proposed trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue.15 Dec 11:54 PM
AirlinesWorld airlines queue up for Air NZ 'cuddle class' seatsAir New Zealand is in talks with other airlines wanting to use its new "cuddle class" economy seats.14 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ told to reinstate attendantAir NZ has been ordered for a second time to reinstate a flight attendant sacked for sitting down during turbulence. The Employment Court ruled Randall Wulff's firing was unfair and "unjustifiable".07 Dec 04:53 AM
New ZealandBusiness class clamber to get to toiletAn Air NZ passenger had to climb over seats to use the toilet after being told the passenger blocking her way could not be woken.06 Dec 09:47 PM
WorldConcorde verdict 'absurd': ContinentalContinental Airlines says it's a farce that a French court has put the blame on them for the 2000 Concorde crash.06 Dec 08:00 PM
TravelChatham Islands: Reenacting air adventuresJim Eagles enjoys exploring the aviation history of the Chatham Islands.30 Nov 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Peter Calder</i>: Tale of the forgotten hand sanitiserRules are rules and carelessness is carelessness. But I can't help wishing that there would be some standardisation of enforcement.29 Nov 08:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ customers paying by card hit with extra costsAir New Zealand is adding extra charges to its booking process which will increase costs for every customer who pays for flights by credit, debit or charge card.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAirport alert after smoke smelled in plane's cabinEmergency services were called to Wellington International Airport after a plane was forced to return shortly after take-off this afternoon.29 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandLights on... but chaos rulesThousands still suffered yesterday as Auckland International Airport struggled to clear the backlog of passengers disrupted by its closure.28 Nov 04:30 PM
