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The national airline is retreating from some marginal routes as engine problems bite.
New seats, new screens as Air NZ's cabin makeover begins
Airline needs to upgrade cabins to keep up with rivals.
'Long difficult queues': Govt looking at privatising airport security
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Boeing slashes jobs and delays 777X programme
Financial troubles have escalated at Boeing, which now faces industrial action.
Woman forced off aircraft after revealing disability
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Months before Ethiopian crash, Boeing turned aside carrier’s questions
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OCR cut: What falling interest rates mean for Kiwi travellers
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Qantas hit with A$100m fine for selling seats on cancelled flights
Senior managers knew about different aspects of the issue, the Australian watchdog says.
Plane hits fence, helicopter strikes wires in spate of aviation accidents
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What’s next for departing Queenstown Airport boss Glen Sowry
Ex-Air NZ and Housing NZ exec is moving on next year.
'Absolutely disgusted': Grandmother accuses airline of charging old travellers
The 63-year-old said younger, attractive passengers weren't charged a fee.
'Dangerous mindset': Air NZ promises call system changes after LinkedIn lashing
Elite customer details arduous 11-step process to get to talk to human being.
Further reductions to Air New Zealand's regional routes
Air New Zealand general manager domestic Scott Carr talks about further capacity reductions to the company's regional routes.
The Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal: Former mayor honoured by airport
Terminal named in former mayor's honour at private ceremony today.
'Absolutely amazing': Pilot's act of kindness shocks passengers
'It was a beautiful sight'.
Qatar Airways agrees to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Financial Times: Virgin Australia would return to long-haul flying as part of the deal.
Flight times should be even longer, say climate researchers
Taking longer to reach your destination may help save the planet, study says.
Boeing 737 safety alert: 40 foreign operators may have risky rudder parts
FAA to conduct simulator tests after urgent safety recommendation on 737s.
Air NZ unveils gigantic lolly jar as part of Airpoints competition
Can you guess the number of lollies in the jar?
Air NZ will scrap this regional route next year
The direct service will be cut from January 19, 2025.
Is a stealth bomber-shaped plane the future of air travel?
By the end of the decade, a radically different shaped plane could be taking to the skies.
'Shock and panic’ on board Air NZ flight that aborted landing
The passenger said there was a big jolt as the plane touched the runway.
Couple banned for life from Cathay Pacific over seat recline row
Social media video triggers debate on passenger rights.
Two passengers injured as United Airlines flight averts midair collision
The US Federal Aviation Authority is investigating.
Tragedy in the skies: Man dies on flight in front of horrified passengers
It was supposed to be a lovely holiday with his children. It ended in tragedy.
First look inside $200m 118-shop outlet centre Mānawa Bay: major crime deterrent features
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This airline is offering Kiwis free domestic flights
The offer is to help Kiwis explore more of the trending country.
New airport mall 'more popular than we thought it was going to be'
'Main priority was getting people to the terminals. That was prioritised at all times.'
'Terrible miscalculation': Expert's devastating theory on turbulence tragedy
Passengers were reported dead, paralysed and severely injured during the flight.
'Number one thing on my mind’: Greg Foran reveals Air NZ’s reputation score
'People care so much about this business.'