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Airline's $1465 European fare defies market
The cheapest-ever return fare to Europe -$1465- may now be on the market.

Air NZ, Telecom loyalty takes hit
Consumers already under stress from rising prices are about to face another double whammy from two of our biggest companies.

Buckle up for rough plane ride
Air travel in economy class is rarely comfortable but, for some unlucky travellers, it's especially rough.

Jetstar reviews unflattering Cairns plug
Jetstar will review a blurb on its website that contains some less-than-flattering descriptions of Cairns.

Chinese tourists a key market to be tapped
Tourism leaders say more should be done to target fast-growing sector in China.

Air NZ checking fleet for cracks
Air NZ says it is checking its fleet of Boeing 737-300s following the explosive decompression of a Southwest Airlines plane in the US last weekend.

JAL leaves court care smaller and less independent
Japan Airlines, once the world's largest international carrier, is set to emerge from bankruptcy administration this week as a smaller company more reliant on Asian routes and global partners.

Air NZ's Rico teams up with Snoop Dogg
Air New Zealand has teamed up controversial puppet Rico with superstar rapper Snoop Dogg in its latest video.

Savage headwinds for Air New Zealand
In just four weeks, Air New Zealand's earnings outlook has turned to custard.