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Unlimited flights (but for members only)

An Australian start-up airline that offers "members only" flights says New Zealand is on the horizon, once it perfects its business model.

Qantas & the death of the in-flight movie

Airline has started an entertainment revolution.

AirAsia hints at return to New Zealand

Air Asia has sent out some strong hints that it will begin flights to and from New Zealand in the near future which could mean bargain fares for Kiwi holidaymakers.

What's the biggest obstacle for delivery drones?

Pets, children, curious adults: Drone researchers call these challenges the problem of "the last 50 feet."

Malaysia Airlines lifts luggage ban

Malaysia Airlines has reversed a ban on checked baggage after taking the unusual step of telling long-haul passengers they should fly without checked luggage on European flights.

Airbus deliveries soar past targets

Airbus managed to beat a company target for deliveries last year by churning out almost twice the average monthly number in December

Reporter fuming after Jetstar flight

An Australian reporter was left fuming after she was asked to pay for a pillow to prop her injured leg up on a Jetstar flight

Delivering great service an early lesson for airport chief

In today's Summer Q&A, we chat with chief executive of Auckland Airport Adrian Littlewood.

Jump in Asian tourists to Auckland

Visitors from China led a jump in Asian arrivals through Auckland International Airport in November, confirming government figures that show New Zealand is becoming a more popular destination as airlines add capacity.

Auckland Airport's warning for summer travellers

Auckland Airport advises holiday-goers travelling over summer to arrive at the airport an additional 30 minutes earlier to avoid congestion.

'Jerking, shuddering' flight turned around

Sparks, bangs and a shuddering aircraft are not what most people want from a flight, but passengers on a Jetstar craft experienced exactly that.

Boeing's latest jetliner ready for debut

Boeing's latest 737 airliner is gliding through development with little notice, and that may be the plane's strongest selling point.

New air services to boost tourism

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

Postcards from Buenos Aires

On a flying visit, Hamish Fletcher finds there's potential - and pitfalls - for NZ businesses in South America's second-largest economy.

Air China lands in Auckland

The newest long-haul airline into New Zealand, Air China, has landed in Auckland restoring a direct link to Beijing.

Welcome to the future of check-in

Air New Zealand wants speed up the check-in process with futuristic bag drop.

MH370 crippled by electrical failure

Catastrophic loss of power turned plane into a "zombie jet" until it ran out of fuel and crashed in the ocean, report reveals.

Going into regions no-brainer: Jetstar boss