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Plane safety: Why you should always fit your own mask first

If you choose to ignore it, there can be fatal consequences as one man almost discovered.

Why US Airlines are now forced to give crew this specific benefit

All crew will get this additional benefit to improve safety.

It's cheaper to fly to Honolulu than Timaru

Air NZ points out it has an even cheaper fare to Hawaii - and explains how pricing works

Warbirds over Wanaka crash: Confidential settlement ends vintage plane crash appeal

Pilot Arthur Dovey wanted $616,500 after his vintage plane was damaged during the show.

Aviation fuel shortage: Days until Cape Town runs dry

United Airlines cancelled its service over Cape Town's lack of aviation fuel.

How pioneering aviation runs in the blood for billionaire Richard Chandler

Uncle was a test pilot who was recognised for bravery after 100 black out flights.

Exclusive interview: What's behind Kiwi billionaire Richard Chandler's big new move

The Singapore-based global investor also has views on where NZ is heading.

The crumbling kiwi: How to ease dipping dollar pain if you're travelling overseas

Hard-hit tourism will benefit and there's advice - and good news - for Kiwi travellers.

Passengers paid to ditch Air NZ flight as trouble continues on New York-Auckland route

About 20 volunteers were asked to leave overweight plane for US$1500.

Air NZ boss: We want to run the airline like a Swiss watch

Bag offload from New York-Auckland flight ''unfortunate'' says airline chair.

Analysis: Taxpayers should celebrate Air NZ's earnings outlook – and ask questions about fares

The forecast return of dividends earlier than expected is welcome - now what about prices?

Force of nature: Why flying back from New York was always the hard part for Air NZ

Operational challenges expected but they struck early in the service.

Bags not: What forced Air NZ to offload luggage on flagship flight

Returning from New York the biggest challenge and some passengers learned the hard way.

Watch: Jet streams explained

Watch: Jet streams explained. Video / Ben Cummins

Air New Zealand's final frontier: Auckland to New York non-stop

The airline is gearing up for a major technical and commercial challenge.

Editorial: Time to boost passenger rights

OPINION: Our editorial says fares are soaring as is the need for passenger protection.