Kiwi counterparts say US shutdown forces aviation industry to new low

Many parents are happy to take kids out of school to avoid higher holiday costs.

The bird's talent for ventriloquism are bound to have ruffled some feathers on the flight.

Airline's green chief on removing plastic and the ''race to the moon'' - electric planes.

The airline is about to commit billions of dollars to new planes - what is it looking at?

Kiwi visitors are undeterred by political ructions in the US, says tourism body

The airline's huge 777 fleet has flown the equivalent of 8600 round trips to moon.

Premium trends and discoveries from 2018 including the man with the cast iron bladder.

Passenger feels Air NZ should offer to wrap lost items itself to send back to owners.

Airline says it is hopeful of avoiding strike just before Christmas.

The private plane could easily fly non-stop from Auckland to London

The CAA says it is investigating ''issues'' at the trust and is managing safety concerns.

After years of relative industrial peace, airline and unions are in an unfamiliar place

Heritage advocates hope for little change to beachfront bach

The strike could affect 42,000 customers booked to travel on December 21.

Kris Faafoi says new law allows for quicker action that could lead to tighter regulation.

Aircraft are designed to conduct lightning but checks are needed.

The airline's Dreamliner has landed at O'Hare Airport in the Windy City.

Airline says non-stop flights to the Windy City are an important part of its US growth.

Qantas has been recognised for profitability, new routes and ambition to break new ground

Spending on back office, marketing and work travel will be cut, and more savings likely.

Previous award winners include the Wright brothers and Elon Musk.

Air NZ says it is crucial to mark tragic events for families and it can make flying safer.

Budget airline Jetstar is getting in on the Black Friday deals.

The surge in new airlines to Auckland has dried up over the past year.

Airline's points scheme is now a crucial part of the business.

Total spending by the surging Chinese visitor market helped by weaker kiwi dollar.

The new planes give the airline the chance to grow more in Australia and the Pacific.

From drinking more alcohol to new sexual relationships - business travel takes a toll.

Rising oil prices this year have knocked airline shares.