Trans-tasman airline shake-up: What it means for you
Air NZ ditches Virgin, starts a relationship with Qantas and its good news for consumers.
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Flight check: Switzerland to Shanghai
Michael Flyger flies Zurich, Switzerland to Shanghai, China on SwissAir.
Airline swapsies: The big shake-up on the Tasman
Biggest airline shake-up on the Tasman in years starts this weekend after a messy divorce
Flight check: Gold Coast to Auckland
Andrew Lister flies aboard Virgin Australia's flight VA113 from the Gold Coast to Auckland
What's inside Air New Zealand's new Airbus A321neo
The airline has revamped the cabin of the plane with new seats, bins and IFE.
Caught short: Air NZ's toilet ratio in latest Airbus planes
Airline says a mid-cabin lavatory will ease the squeeze and is in line with competitors.
Qantas revenue soars to record
The airline says revenue from forward bookings is also looking strong.
Mass breach of Cathay Pacific data
The mass breach at Cathay Pacific is the second of a major airline in two months.
Pilots reveal things they never tell their passengers
Ever wondered if it's tricky for a pilot to spot the airport? You're not wrong.
Flight check: Auckland to Bali
Sophie Ryan flies aboard Air New Zealand's NZ245 from Auckland to Bali.
Flight check: Apia to Pago Pago with Samoa Airways
Peter de Graaf flies aboard Samoa Airways flight OL216 from Apia to Pago Pago
Jet makes emergency landing after cockpit window shatters
A Icelandair passenger tweeted that the 'captain says his left window shattered'.
Queen of the skies: Why 747s are so cool
To celebrate our jumbo edition of Travel, we take a look at the beauty of the Boeing 747.
Flight from hell leaves 15 passengers bloodied
Shocking pictures show a plane cabin left in disarray after severe turbulence hit.
Ryanair racism victim says attack left her unable to sleep, eat
Man unleashed offensive tirade against immigrant aged 77 on plane.
Budget carrier Tigerair a 'no brainer' for the Tasman
A Virgin Australia and Air NZ part company Tigerair is tipped to fly the Tasman.
Ryanair under fire over abusive, racist passenger
Airline staff moved the victim of the attack rather than kicking the white man off flight.
Revealed: Singapore Airlines' flight crew safety secrets
An airline training chief answers safety questions at a training base in Singapore.
Wanaka crash: How could chopper just fall out of the sky?
It was a sickening, seismic blow. And there were so many questions.
Sneak peek at Air NZ's new safety video
The airline's new safety video 'for Kiwis by Kiwis' plays in planes from November 6.
Armrest wars: Zapping space invaders on crowded flights
Who gets that armrest? Passengers are deeply divided about personal space on planes.
Crying while flying: Why air travel makes us emotional
Brought to tears by a bad in-flight movie? Don't be embarrassed, you're not the only one.
'A sad day for Wanaka': Double tragedy for Wallis family; police probe chopper crash
Nick Wallis and two Department of Conservation staff were killed in the crash yesterday.
Singapore Airlines' ultra long-haul flight: Is this the future?
Airlines have different markets for marathon flights and are taking different approaches.
Koru Lounge crunch: Air NZ 'caught out'
The airline's airport says lounges can like ''pumping bars'' rather than peaceful havens.
Watch: Behind the scenes of Air Tahiti Nui safety video
Auckland will be the first destination for commercial flights
Lounge wars: Virgin Australia goes it alone after Air NZ bust up
Virgin has launched a ground war with new lounges after being dumped by Air NZ
Is this the world's 'least unsustainable' airline?
New Zealand's national carrier is on track toward gaining another big title.
Revealed: Air NZ looks to space travel for new seat ideas
The airline is exploring the final frontier for inspiration for new seats.
Live from 37,000 feet: Longest flight in the world lands
Singapore Airlines' premium-only plane is making its maiden flight to New York.
Is this the real reason phones are banned on planes?
A pilot has revealed why mobile phones are not allowed to be used on-board.
Airline's plans to make flying less stressful
A simple tick of a box could make the difference between a pleasant flight and an bad one.
You'll never believe what passengers steal from planes
What do passengers steal from planes? Anything that isn't bolted down.