A man has died despite the efforts of a nurse and cabin crew on a Qantas plane bound for Melbourne.

The longest non-stop commercial flight is set to be cleared for take off next week taking passengers all the way from Perth to London.

Airlines have launched plenty of flashy amenities in in recent years - but the perks on the ground are just as exciting.

Jetstar's New Zealand staff are being given extra training to deal with problems they face dealing with customers.

Jetstar's regional operations could boost the economy of four centres it serves by about $40 million a year, according to Infometrics

Jetstar has appointed Daniel Banens as head of its New Zealand operation and he will succeed Grant Kerr who announced in August he was leaving.

A new Islamic State propaganda video features a Qantas passenger jet, Melbourne airport and St Paul's Cathedral.

Qantas has been flying to New Zealand for 76 years and is boosting capacity to meet a surge in demand.

Qantas has banned its pilots from chewing gum, wearing earrings, smoking or growing handlebar moustaches in new guidelines.

Airline bosses have had their pay bumped and a top director says the trend to greater disclosure is welcome.

Staff and shareholders are in line for a big payout after profits head through the roof at Australia's national carrier.

Jetstar boss Grant Kerr has quit the airline and will leave at the end of the month after three years at the top.

Air NZ has been rated one of the world's top three carriers alongside Emirates and Singapore Airlines.

An investigation is underway into how a smartphone battery sparked a fire on a Qantas flight to Los Angeles.

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From huge loss to soaring profit, the Aussie airline has made a dramatic turnaround.

Qantas CEO blames poor perception of low cost carriers.

Jetstar has agreed to drop the use of pre-selected 'opt-out' services when selling airline tickets online.

Qantas has reported a record half year profit of NZ$1.069b - making 2015 its best performance in its 95-year history.

Qantas passengers heading to San Francisco and Silicon Valley can expect to arrive better educated as the airline hosts the world's first Ted Talk on board a plane.

Air New Zealand claims fewer than half of Jetstar flights on competitive regional routes ran late early this month

David Hall, Jetstar chief executive of Australia and New Zealand, said his airline's operating model and competition would keep fares low.

Airline has started an entertainment revolution.

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand chief executive Chris Roberts said this summer was likely to break tourism records.

Airline says it is "smoothing out" processes to ensure its new regional flights run on time after complaints of delays.

Air New Zealand has taken top honours for the third year in a row from AirlineRatings.com.