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?

Air New Zealand faces a sharp fall in first half profits as increased competition puts pressure on yields and oil prices edge up.

Cathay Pacific has teamed up with Hong Kong Beer Co to brew a beer that is not affected by high altitude flying.

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.

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.

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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.

Mega ship Ovation of the Seas will make its final New Zealand call of the summer in Auckland today.

Spirit Airlines is home of the 'Bare Fare' - which is now even stricter than ever.

The world's largest planemaker is counting on its single-aisle 737 to bolster results this year.

Qatar Airways is putting the finishing touches on its launch party to celebrate its new service to Auckland.

Qatar Airways is using the plane with the biggest range for the longest flight from Doha to Auckland.

Qatar Airways is growing rapidly and about to launch services to Auckland on what will be the world's longest route.

The Kaikoura earthquake badly hit tourism spending in the region but national figures are brighter.

United Airlines plans to fly its last Boeing Co. 747 jumbo jet late this year, retiring its largest air planes.

Mediocre weather means more Kiwis than usual have been planning overseas trips and low fares out today will see those numbers increase, says an agent.

Airline profits are poised to fall from last year's peak as final tallies are likely to show orders trailing shipments.

Air New Zealand has scored second in a list of airlines with the best safety record in 2016.

The $10 billion spend-up on overseas travel is forecast continue but rising oil prices and slowing house price rises could dent demand.

The latest Chinese airline to fly to Auckland has landed as passenger numbers leap past 18 million a year.

First class passengers on Emirates night flights will be moisturised as they sleep by new pyjamas infused with sea kelp.