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Airline wants to fly further but needs know how flights affect crew and passengers.
Auckland jet fuel arrangements a potential barrier to new entrants
Govt inquiry says it should be reviewed as part of Auckland airport's redevelopment.
17-hour flight: Air NZ poised to decide on non-stop Auckland-New York service
Airline will tap the experience of others using new generation planes on ultra-long haul.
Qantas boss defends $496,000 a week salary
Alan Joyce was asked to justify his whopping salary at the National Press Club today.
Why Kiwis could be in for lower airfares
Agreements across a number of countries could cut complexity and increase flights
Editorial: Step on the gas to ensure fuel supplies for airport
We say: Airlines have warned before about fuel supply issues - No excuse for inaction now.
The airline boss making $496,000 a week
This CEO earned more than 270 times that of the national average.
Vulnerability exposed: How digger blow caused jet fuel crisis
Govt report finds investment needed now to safeguard airport fuel supply.
Passenger dies on Air New Zealand flight minutes before landing
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Airline giants' NZ battle: What's behind the new tactics
The airlines' owners are in a political struggle and they're competing hard in the air.
'Big Brother' in the sky: Cathay Pacific workers feel China's pressure
New York Times: Cathay Pacific is fighting for its survival.
Why China Eastern's luxe new Dreamliner is big for NZ
The new plane has first class style business suites to cater for wealthier travellers.
Editorial: What's behind the push for a commercial airport at Whenuapai
We say: What chance does Christopher Luxon's second airport push have?
Why fast growing Inflite takes leap and buys Skydive Fox Glacier
Company wants to move to experience-based rather than pure aviation business.
Battle of Whenuapai: Analyst weighs options as more shots fired
An analyst weighs up merits as lobby group says Auckland Airport passengers are losing out
Air rage: Kiwi convicted after abusing stewardess, demanding 'white girl'
Peter Nelson launched into a tirade of abuse after being woken up by a flight attendant.
Man stands for 6 hours on flight so wife can sleep
Not everyone thought the viral photo was a display of true romance.
Whenuapai airport would cost 'up to $200m' - Air NZ boss
The airline is assessing the viability of flying commercially from Whenuapai.
Air NZ doubles down on Whenuapai flights, releases details
Facing pushback, Air NZ releases details of flights if Whenuapai was made open.
Flak flying over Air NZ's plans to fly from second airport in Auckland
Air NZ wants to fly from Whenuapai - Defence Minister says it needs a reality check.
Why Kiwi travellers should care about wounded Virgin Australia
A long overdue assessment of Virgin Australia operations will be finished later this year.
Virgin's new lounge 'a game changer'
This new lounge will be open to anyone with a plane ticket.
Why Cathay Pacific is stepping up checks on safety gear
More checks on safety equipment for airline which flies to New Zealand daily.
Air NZ and Spark deal on Airpoints with RWC streaming lure
The partnership comes as both companies wrestle with technical glitches.
Case of measles reported on flight between Auckland and Sydney
The person flew with Air New Zealand on Flight NZ711 and NZ108 in late August.
Jetstar offers to help passengers affected by measles outbreak
Anita Williams had trouble reaching Jetstar about her vulnerable husband.
Flight tragedy: Kids were waiting for parents to land
Kiwi couple killed in plane crash leave behind six children.
Focus Live Earlier: Kiwi couple killed in Philippines plane crash
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Evacuation flight tragedy: Kiwi couple among 9 killed
Kiwi couple reportedly killed in plane crash in Phillippines.
A drone has been used to take a neighbourly dispute to new heights
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Big mistake that led to Virgin's nosedive
Virgin is losing money by the millions. It's all down to one bad decision.