Airlines are battling it out in the premium cabins of planes with Gulf carriers in particular laying on the bling.

Access between countries 'should be like a domestic flight', says Qantas boss.

The country saw 92,000 visitors from Germany and 215,000 from Britain last year.

Frequent business travellers share their tips for flying 'cattle class' in style, writes Sarah Marshall.

Airbnb, the popular app for travelers, is exploring long-term rentals.

Qatar Airways is introducing suites to Business Class, some of which can be converted to a double bed for couples travelling together.

Airways is revamping its 17-year-old system to cope with more air traffic and save its customers up to $84m.

A Qatar Airways cabin crew member shares stories from the longest commercial flight in the world.

A battle is brewing between Auckland accommodation providers and the city's mayor over who will pay for tourism promotion.

Airways NZ will trial a satellite system that continually tracks planes across vast ocean areas.

New Zealand's tech industry is hoping to impress the best in the world by flying workers here.

Emirates says the double-decker A380 has added to the success of its Auckland to Dubai service.

The Airbus pitch to sell its massive heavy lift aircraft to New Zealand comes at an awkward time as the plane maker's programme hits financial snags.

Air New Zealand faces a steep drop in full year profit but says tailwinds including strong tourism and flattening competition will help the company.

Qantas Airways reported a slide in first-half profit but its Jetstar Group did better.

Air NZ's profit has taken a 24 per cent knock, what's driving the fall and what does it mean for ticket prices?

An analyst believes Cathay Pacific will announce services between Hong Kong and Christchurch.

Sichuan Airlines has announced three times a week services to Auckland, the latest Chinese carrier to come to this country.

A global travel industry leader says air fares may have reached low point and flattening capacity and rising oil prices will see them stabilise.

Qantas is promising improved technology will allow passengers to stream live sports and their favourite shows while on domestic flights in Australia.

Aeroflot is the most powerful airline brand in the world, underpinned by its dominance in its home market, refreshed fleet and new approach to marketing.

Air NZ digital head Avi Golan is working to take the pain out of travel with experience from Silicon Valley.

Jetstar has won a 10 year deal to fly government workers around the country as negotiations with Air NZ have yet to be concluded.

Trade minister Todd McClay is encouraging Air NZ and Qatar to patch up differences over a cancelled commercial deal.

A protein may be the key to unlocking a regular, healthy circadian rhythm no matter where (or when) in the world you are.

Qatar Airways has a reputation for lavish parties to launch new routes and says its gala dinner in Auckland will be no exception.

Qatar Airways' marathon flight from Doha to Auckland has touched down and the airline says it is committed to the route.

Qatar Airways' longest flight in the world has landed 15 minutes early at Auckland Airport after leaving Doha just over 16 hours ago.