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Air NZ's flying salesman
Air NZ boss Christopher Luxon has sold everything from soap to icecream. Now he wants to sell tickets...
Business as usual: Virgin Aust boss
Virgin Australia's boss John Borghetti maintains it's business as usual at the airline, despite Air New Zealand becoming the company's biggest shareholder.
Air NZ dismissal justified
A flight attendant fired by Air New Zealand for her conduct on a flight between Auckland and Rarotonga has lost her claim for unjustified dismissal.
Hawaiian hopes high for Kiwi route
Hawaiian Airlines will look to add more services to its Auckland-Honolulu route if demand follows the same patterns as flights to Australia.
Air NZ agrees to settle
Air New Zealand has done a u-turn in its long-running air-cargo case with the Commerce Commission and has agreed to settle the proceedings.
Boeing starts assembly on bigger Dreamliner
The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - similar to the plane Air New Zealand will fly - is being assembled at Boeing's plant in Everett, Washington state.
Thrifty airlines make bags of cash
Airlines make $44.6 billion by charging for services that used to be included in ticket prices and this is forecast to grow "significantly" over the next year.
Fyfe on lookout for next big thing
Former Air New Zealand boss Rob Fyfe is catching up with old friends at the global meeting of aviation leaders in South Africa but he's not looking for a job in the industry.
Rivals inspire Air NZ audit
Air New Zealand is doing a top-to-bottom review of service and looking to forge new alliances.
Inside Money: Bloody big banks: why size isn't everything
Bank bigness may be an over-rated quality, according to financial research firm, Canstar, writes David Chaplin."If a bank does start to bleed seriously, a government transfusion will not be guaranteed."
Jetstar's Easter sale called 'misleading'
Jetstar has been reprimanded for a "misleading" airfare sale that it sent to customers in promotional emails, promoting an Easter holiday deal that wasn't over Easter.
Aircraft companies return to court
Two companies that designed and installed custom aircraft interiors were back in the High Court yesterday in a dispute involving the 'VIP' fitout of a Boeing business jet .
Sorry China: Ex-Fonterra head
Former Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden has apologised to China, its people and Government for telling an audience never to trust the Chinese.
Air NZ wrangle: Tattoos the 'new norm'
Prime Minister John Key says he is surprised by Air New Zealand's refusal to hire a woman with a traditional Maori tattoo.
Maori tattoo doesn't cut it at Air NZ
Claire Nathan says she had her dreams of being an air hostess dashed after Air New Zealand turned her away because of her ta moko.
Inside Money: Wheelchairs on planes - it could be worse
Airlines - and able-bodied passengers - have a real economic incentive to ensure disabled embarkation operates smoothly.
United relieved to have 787 in air
United Airlines put its 787 back in the air yesterday, with both the airline and Boeing hoping to get the plane's four-month grounding behind them.
Airlines warn a rise in air fares is likely with increased levies
Travellers are likely to be hit with an increase in air fares following a hike in air traffic control levies, a group representing major airlines says.
Virgin eyes Kiwi link-up
A meeting with Sir Richard Branson looks set to pay dividends for Auckland video conferencing start-up FaceMe.
Emirates, Qantas alliance approved
Travellers on Qantas and Emirates are set to benefit from a new alliance between the airlines that analysts see as a "medium" competition risk for Air New Zealand.
Analysts bullish on partial sale of Air NZ
Analysts at Macquarie say further details in today's Budget of a possible government sell-down of Air New Zealand could help push the airline's share price.
Manager wins costs after 'lippy' saga
A senior Airways Corporation manager who won her job back after she was sacked for a boozy night has been awarded $7000 as a contribution to her legal costs.
Air NZ cartel fight continues
The Commerce Commission is sticking to its guns in the long-running air cargo cartel case against Air NZ, which yesterday renewed its bid to have the case dropped.