Missing bolts on Alaskan plane panel 'could have been catastrophic' - report
The resulting explosion forced the airliner to have an emergency landing on January 5.
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Frustrated passenger opens emergency exit and walks on plane wing after four-hour delay
At first, it sounds like a typical case of bad behaviour aboard airplanes.
Northland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellations
Northlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.
Is wooden cutlery the undoing of a decent Air NZ flight to Taiwan?
Take a trip to Taiwan on Air New Zealand's flagship aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner.
Emergency landing after plane window blows out mid-air
The airline is investigating a mid-flight incident that resulted in an emergency landing.
‘Never a reason to take off your socks’: A flight attendant’s 12 etiquette rules
New York Times: With some common sense and courtesy, could flying be … pleasant?
'Stuffed Christmas': Grandmother’s Xmas presents for grandchildren misplaced by Jetstar
A grandmother has been left without her medication and presents for her grandkids.
Stop blocking the aisle: How to board an aircraft
Financial Times: Does priority boarding ease the jam of passengers, or make it worse?
Is business really better? Delta Comfort+ versus Delta One on new LA flight
Katie Harris flies Comfort Plus and Delta One to see if business class is worth the price.
Is Cathay Pacific's Business Class worth the upgrade?
Cathay's Business Class, a dreamy difference?
What's it like flying Business Class from Johannesburg to Auckland with Singapore Airlines?
How does Singapore Airlines Business Class fare on the Johannesburg to Auckland route?
Coming to America: The best direct NZ flights to USA, reviewed
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Is Business Class worth it? 17-hour flight in economy and business compared
Business Class is triple the cost but is it triple the quality?
Should you upgrade your flight to Premium Economy? Comparing cabins on Singapore Airlines
Two cabin classes, one airline, and a long journey to South Africa.
Bargain or baggage? Weighing up China Eastern's long-haul economy flight
The economy traveller's guide: what to expect on a China Eastern long-haul flight.
'One of the most pleasant airport travel experiences I’ve had': What it's like flying Aircalin to New Caledonia
Everything about flying to New Caledonia was a breeze.
'Is business class worth the bother?': 3 flights, 3 cabin classes on an Emirates A380
If you’ve ever considered treating yourself to an upgrade, this is the guide for you.
Flight review: What it’s like to fly from San Francisco to Auckland on United Airlines
As United Airlines expands its NZ services, we check out the San Fran to Auckland route.
Review: Flying to French Polynesia is quicker than you think
Auckland to Tahiti is a non-stop flight, and it's uncomplicated.
Watch: Onboard the first direct flight to Bali since 2019
Onboard the first Air New Zealand direct flight to Bali since 2019. Video / Sarah Pollok
On board Air NZ's first direct Bali flight in three years
From visas to vegan meals, we reveal what's in store for travellers on the direct flight.
How to fly with a baby and not have a meltdown
Auckland to Fiji is three hours and parents, you can do it.
You get what you pay for with this low-cost airline
Herald's Travel editor reveals what it's like flying to Sydney on this budget carrier.
What it's like flying from Auckland International Airport after the floods
The international terminal saw chaos in the recent floods. But what's it like now?
Easy breezy: Cruising back into long-haul travel to Japan
Returning to long-haul travel? This non-stop flight makes the trip a breeze.
What it was like onboard American Airlines' first flight to Texas
We hop onboard American Airlines' very first flight from Auckland to Dallas Fort Worth.
Aloha Boston: What it's like on board Hawaiian Airlines flight to Boston
What it's like flying to Boston with Hawaiian Airlines.
Jetstar 'gets fancy': The routes flying Business class fares
What's behind the curtain on Jetty's 787 flights?
Empty flight, attentive service: Flying home to NZ with Air Canada
Life on board a long-haul flight amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A knock-out flight: Houston to Auckland with Air NZ and Joseph Parker
Friends old and new come together in the Air New Zealand lounge before a long flight home.
Flight check: Sydney to Wellington with Qantas
A comfortable flight is spoilt by long waits at the airport.
'Cute and engaging': Air NZ's safety video gets a thumbs up
We review Air New Zealand's Auckland to Sydney service.
Flight Check: What Philippine Airlines' Business Class cabin is really like
Competitive fares made it worth splashing out for a Business Class flight to London.