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Pulling out the crisis playbook: How Singapore Airlines got the jump on the competition

Singapore Airlines is riding a very strong wave of recovery following the pandemic.

Flight cancelled or delayed? Consumer NZ battles airlines over passenger rights

"It's time airlines lift their game"

'Bushwhacked': Air NZ's big headache - and why it's good for customers

The return of competition is posing a few challenges for Air NZ.

Fare fright: How much more you're paying for Air NZ domestic flights

'We're in the game of making a profit and an acceptable return' - Air NZ boss Greg Foran.

Air fare bonanza: American Airlines coming back with discount deals

Promotional deals are returning after a "revenge travel" spike in prices.

First orders for $150k 'Flying car' take off in Tuscany

The world's first passenger drone is cleared for takeoff.

Christchurch Airport chief stepping down, gets new Auckland job

Airport chief taking up new role at energy company's Auckland HQ.

How Air NZ plans to compete with rival Qantas on New York route

But an analyst says higher fuel costs and competition will weigh on new route.

How Air NZ is bouncing back but still faces turbulence ahead

Fuel prices, hiring back staff and the economy remain challenging.

Qantas plans Auckland-New York direct flights, NZ lounge upgrade

After three years of diabolical financial results, Qantas eyes up huge new NZ investment.

Delta blues: Air NZ posts $725 million loss

The airline's net loss has nearly doubled in one year.

17-year-old to set record for solo flight around the world

The teen has already travelled through 52 countries since taking off in March.

NZ airline releases 'all-you-can-fly' tickets

A thousand tickets for three months of unlimited travel around New Zealand for $799.

Bystander films small plane as it runs out of fuel and crashes on busy road

After hitting empty, the small plane dropped from the sky.

Airlines threatened with new consequences for cancelled flights

Proposed rules would promise passengers better refunds and compensation.

Two pilots fall asleep mid-flight while plane soars past destination airport

The napping crew was eventually woken by the sound of emergency sirens.