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Cheap flights bring tough stand on bags
A consumer advocate is warning of a carry-on baggage crackdown as the battle between airlines for budget-conscious customers continues.

Job losses as Air NZ cuts services
Air New Zealand is pulling out of its Hong Kong to London service from March next year, a move that is expected to shed around 70 London-based jobs.

Air NZ offers free flights to Chch
Air New Zealand is offering free flights to Christchurch as the battle for the cheapest airfares reaches its nadir.

Air NZ's high-flying Hobbits
Hobbit director Sir Peter Jackson stars in the latest Air New Zealand inflight safety video - An Unexpected Briefing.

Air NZ gets the keys to new plane
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of the first of its new ATR 72-600 regional aircraft.

MPs criticise Air NZ cuts
Air New Zealand is under fire for its decision to scratch 16 flights a week in and out of Gisborne from December 1.

Air NZ's $29 late night flights
Air New Zealand is launching a new Night Rider service with every seat on the last flight of the day between Auckland and Wellington available for $29.

Airlines slash holiday-season fares
Flight prices are being slashed as airlines and travel agents make the most of the holiday season drawing nearer.

Airlines increase capacity to US
Strong demand on US routes has led Air New Zealand to add flights from next year and convinced Hawaiian Airlines to use a bigger plane, even before it's started services.