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Carry-on bags may become free when flying in the EU
Travellers could be saying goodbye to confusing restrictions and hefty fees.
Flight forced to u-turn after personal item in bathroom mistaken for a bomb
No passenger claimed responsibility for the item.
Strong gusts over 110km/h cancel six Wellington Airport flights
Yesterday, strong winds also affected flights in and out of Christchurch Airport.
What a global airport boss thought of his connection through Auckland
The industry leader says investment is needed to bring airports up to scratch.
Why the outlook for Air New Zealand is clouding over
Airline releases half-year guidance as it faces bumps ahead.
Record arrivals from India help boost tourist numbers
India is the fifth-largest source of overseas visitors to New Zealand.
Qantas upheaval: Board chairman to quit scandal-hit airline
Cleanout of board as Australian airline confronts 'reputational issues'.
Happy landings: What airlines and airports want from the next government
New Zealand's reputation with international airlines is at risk, says action report.
Air NZ will be giving free food to five Kiwis; here's why
Do the likes of L&P gummies or lemon meringue popcorn tickle your tastebuds?
‘Holy s***, I never expected that’: Big payday for Kiwi travel firm bought by global giant
Run out of an Orewa home, the business now has multi-billion-dollar backing.
Battleground route: Airline capacity to US soars on pre-Covid levels
Links to North America surge this summer as capacity nears pre-pandemic levels.
Got AirNZ Covid credits? The arline has just announced a key update
Qantas waived expiry dates on credits last month. Will Air NZ do the same?
Bomb threat at Queenstown Airport resolved, flights resume
Passengers and staff were ordered to the carpark after a suspected bomb threat.
Focus: Queenstown airport in lockdown after bomb threat
Hundreds of passengers have been stranded outside Queenstown Airport after an emergency security protocol was activated this morning at approximately 08.40am in response to a potential bomb alert. Video / James Allan
Emirates cadet academy a fast track to the cockpit of a Boeing 777
The $306K fee gets full board and uniforms - and training in sporty Embraer jets.
High travel costs locked in as air travel heads back to pre-pandemic levels
Study shows the eye-watering increases in airfares in this region.
Why India wants to ban perfume on planes but only for certain people
Certain people on board would not be allowed to spritz their favourite scent.
Auckland Airport trials express lane to cut unacceptable wait times
Express lanes aim to ease congestion at Auckland's many layers of border screening.
The history of flight in Aotearoa
Te Kōtiu, a new immersive digital experience, traces the history of flight in Aotearoa through a multi-stream projection at Motat's Aviation Hall. Video / Motat
Jetstar admits 'mistake' when refusing young family $1560 refund
The Aucklander knew his rights but the Jetstar employee didn't appear to.
Airline add-ons: The extras costing passengers billions
How ancillary revenue helped power up airlines including Air NZ after Covid.
Air NZ app will now tell you exactly where your luggage is - good news or not
You'll know be able to see where checked luggage is across the network.
Eight passengers injured on JetBlue flight approaching Fort Lauderdale
The Airbus 320 twin-engine plane was taken out of service for inspection.
Vanuatu passengers stranded as country's sole Boeing 737 is grounded, again
Mechanical issues the mean national airline’s sole 737 has been grounded once more.
How a storied national airline became reviled in its own country
New York Times: A string of scandals has left Qantas near the bottom of public opinion.
Airfare wars: New carrier puts more capacity on popular US route
US airline responds to strong booking for new route before debut flight.
Jetstar gears up for school holiday, slashes airfares
Airline takes a pop at rival Air NZ with $30 fare promotion.
Airlines and Auckland Airport trade blows over travel chaos
Airlines say service unacceptable but airport says flight delays big problem.
The big winners from the $1b taxpayer air freight scheme
The subsidies were introduced soon after the pandemic hit in 2020.
Why Auckland Airport is such a mess
Construction work has contributed to the Airport looking 'like a bombsite'
Kiwis seated by 'farting dog' refunded - but more can be done to stop flight flatulence
Travellers who raised a stink about being seated next to a flatulent dog won a refund.
Auckland Airport chaos: ‘It just looks so bad for the gateway’
A tourism leader is worried a potentially busy season is off to a bad start.
'They’ve been very lucky': Rescue helicopter boss after trio survive Waikato crash
Chopper on a rescue mission came down 'partially under control', boss says.