Koru lounge restrictions a band-aid, says travel expert
New rules for frequent flyers will help but experts say more work is needed.
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Editorial: Airlines right to call out monopolists
We say: Stakeholders have a right to question how much air traffic should cost them in NZ.
Air New Zealand launches Air All Blacks safety video
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Anger at Airways, airports over monopoly charges
Airways is putting up charges for airlines by 21 per cent over the next three years.
One area for Twyford to focus after KiwiBuild fiasco - and it could save lives
Claims of a toxic culture at CAA warrant attention and there's plenty of help on offer.
Whanganui aviation hub set for take-off
Indian trainee pilots bring $50 million to Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Rookies fly corporate jets after hours in planes with parachutes that land themselves.
Boeing's 737 Max suffers setback in flight simulator test
New York Times: New problem found that must be corrected before jet returned to service.
Student pilot sexually harassed, instructor not prosecuted despite evidence
Student pilot says trauma of the investigation was worse than the original harassment.
Winston Aldworth: Why Air NZ needs to be led into the future
Winston Aldworth says its time for the national carrier to lead on leadership.
Pilot who ignored passengers' warning fined $2600 for crash
Passengers told pilot about ice on the wing, he claimed it would 'blow off' - and crashed.
Koru crunch: Travellers squeezed from Air NZ lounge
Air New Zealand said last year it was caught by surprise by the demand for its lounges.
15 lost at sea in wartime flying-boat crash
Two wartime Pacific plane crashes at sea, 21 dead, including a New Zealand Army general.
'Let's focus on the issues that are killing people' - Aviation leader to the CAA
Aviation groups are worried about CAA resources but minister says improvement continues.
Overweight woman left bruised and in tears after Air NZ flight
Rebekah Siame has happy in her skin, but is disappointed with Air NZ's response.
Qantas makes biggest changes to frequent flyer programme in 32 years
There are winners and losers from the Qantas frequent flyer programme revamp.
$4.75m airport terminal to open in Kerikeri
New terminal able to handle twice or even three times the current 110,000 passengers.
Christopher Luxon: The attributes my successor needs
Departing boss says the airline job is unique and requires special skills.
Turbulence: Five challenges facing new Air NZ boss
From the risk of pandemics to facing political attacks - the Air NZ top seat is a hot one.
Christopher Luxon resigns: Five contenders to become the next Air NZ CEO
Comment: A new chief executive and a new chair will mean a reboot at the airline.
Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon resigns, hints at political move
Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon resigns, hints at political move. /Supplied
Global airline group blasts Airways NZ for 21% fee hike
Airlines say the New Zealand approach is much different to that in Australia.
Air NZ plane pulls out of landing as another aircraft on runway
Airways says the go-around was standard procedure and aircraft were not at risk.
Pilots frustrated at Govt stance on high powered lasers
A members bill to toughen penalties for reckless laser use is not getting Govt support.
Skydive company 'devastated' by loss of young pilot in Masterton crash
Joshua Christensen, 20, of Masterton, has been named as the second pilot killed.
Qantas puts Dreamliners on summer transtasman route
The airline will use the service as a way of promoting its plane in the NZ market.
Air NZ working on the Holy Grail - lie flat in economy class
Passengers and crew have been testing new seats for months in a secret venue.
Focus Live Earlier: How safe are Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes?
Focus Live Earlier: How safe are Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes?
Troubled MH370 pilot 'killed passengers before sea crash'
Pilot climbed to 40,000 feet to kill passengers before sea crash: new theory.
Man sues Boeing, claims co-workers used n-word and put noose at his desk
The airline is denying the claims.
'Things just won't be the same': Pilot killed in crash remembered
Former students pay homage to gentle icon who started school's aeroplane build programme.
Masterton plane crash: Second pilot's body removed from wreckage
The body of the second pilot was removed from the wreckage today.