Jetstar is offering domestic flights for one cent each this week as the battle to be the cheapest airline takes off.

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

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.

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

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.

Budget airline Jetstar has announced it is expanding its New Zealand operations, with the addition of one new plane and the hiring of an extra 50 people.