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Focus: Singapore-New York flight
Singapore Airlines captain S L Leong explaining the airline's Singapore-New York flight. / Grant Bradley / Airbus
No cattle class on Singapore Airlines' longest flight
Singapore Airlines will re-claim the crown for the longest commercial route.
Virgin Australia beefed up for transtasman battle
Virgin Australia says it's ready to go it alone after bust up with Air NZ.
Koru Lounge crunch: 'I wish I had been turned down'
Travellers have shared their views on demand for Auckland Airport's Koru Lounge.
'Second-class citizen': Flyer fury at Koru lounge crunch
The squeeze on lounges make them like a shopping mall foodcourt says one flyer.
Koru Club craziness: We're full, passengers diverted
Boom in premium travel sees some passengers bumped to alternative airport lounge.
Caught on camera: Jet's nail-biting, sideways take-off in storm
This is why drinks are served on board aircraft after take-off.
Lounge check: Nadi International Airport
Stephanie Holmes visits the Fiji Airways Premier Lounge, Nadi International Airport.
The seedy skies: Flight crews reveal sexual harassment by passengers
A report has revealed the creepy ways passengers sexually harass flight attendants.
Pilot crashed in simulator, Air NZ has to pay him $20,000
ERA says Air NZ didn't act in good faith to pilot stood down after crashing simulator.
Medical event: Qantas flight to Wellington turns around
Passenger had a "medical issue" 30 minutes into flight from Melbourne, says airline.
Outlook for airlines through Auckland this summer
The surge in travel continues but rising fuel prices may bite next year.
Airlines clamping down on 'emotional support' animals
Spirit Airlines has become the latest airline to impose restrictions on the trend.
Flight fright sparks safety revamp
An overwhelmed air traffic controller who was being assessed put planes on head-on path.
Collision course: Air controller 'choked under pressure' during test
An air traffic controller became overwhelmed during an assessment at Hamilton Airport
Revealed: Auckland Airport's $100m plan to tackle traffic
The airport hopes measures will unclog traffic that has marred travel during summer peaks.
Dive for cover! Fighter jet's dangerous low-altitude pass
Fighter jet inches from colliding into videographer on air base.
Air NZ flight chaos as fog blankets Christchurch
Travellers are advised to defer flights and warned of contact centre congestion.
Why it could get more expensive to fly to Bali
The cut to services will reduce competition to the increasingly popular holiday hotspot.
Cut price air deal: Rome return for $999
Other deals include London return for $1099 and Bali return for $599.
First New Plymouth-Napier flight takes off
One-hour flight across the North Island from west to east coasts.
Plane crashes and lands in Pacific lagoon
Plane came in very low as it was attempting to land at the Chuuk Island airport.
Dreamliners grounded again on Rolls-Royce engine flaws
Rolls Royce engine problems previously also affected Air NZ.
Rotorua Airport getting $4.4m upgrade
Including new security, earthquake strengthening and a redesign of airport terminals.
Air NZ warned to 'pull up their socks' after Fly My Sky expansion
Small airline has plans to enter the Northland market.
Watch: Flying in vintage plane that helped launch Hawaiian Airlines
A tiny airplane was used to prove the safety of flying in Hawaii.
Air New Zealand: First the apology, now fare increases
Some higher level fares are on the way up at Air New Zealand.
Airline wars: Virgin Australia's latest shot at Air NZ
Virgin's mega bonus airpoints could earn passengers domestic Australian flights.
Slobs in the sky: Should airlines enforce a dress code?
As air travel becomes more accessible, are we using it as an excuse to dress like slobs?
Hosking: Air NZ's flying high, but Fonterra is abysmal
COMMENT: A tale of NZ's two biggest companies - one's flying high, one's mired in mud.
Tourism boom blamed for Air NZ woes
Aviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.
Editorial: Air New Zealand's woes
EDITORIAL: Air NZ occupies an influential place in the country's corporate landscape.
Sneaky ways airlines are charging us and getting very rich
Airlines have found new ways to hit us with extra fees - and they're getting rich off it.