Paradise lost: Jetstar offloads 22 passengers from Cook Islands flight
Airline says bad weather forced it to take on more fuel for safety reasons.
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Virgin Australia sinks to $714m statutory loss
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Christchurch Airport lifts profit to $88.7m
Christchurch International Airport lifted profit 37 per cent in 2018.
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Departure cards not needed from November
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Grant Bradley: It's time for Auckland Airport to deliver
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Editorial: Auckland's domestic terminal a disgrace
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Comment: Staff bonuses are a cheap trick
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Second Air NZ flight turned back
A second Air New Zealand flight has had to turn back in the last week.
Auckland Airport passengers face more challenges
The airport says things won't run smoothly at times of transition.
Qantas revamping Auckland lounge as it reports record profit
Qantas will spend some of its record profit on revamping its Auckland lounge
Air NZ Dreamliner problems could last another year
Christopher Luxon says some service has been "ropy" and he wants to restore reliability.
Leaning air traffic control tower opens at Wellington Airport
The tower has been built "with a nod" to Wellington's wind and to withstand a tsunami.
Qantas flies to a record profit of A$1.6b
Qantas has unveiled a record underlying pre-tax profit of A$1.6 billion.
Auckland Airport profit climbs to $263m
More than 20 million passengers paid out $180m to pass through the country's main gateway.
Air NZ unveils mega $540m profit, $1800 staff bonuses
The airline has reported a pre-tax profit of $540 million.
Queenstown Airport profit soars on strong growth
The lure of Queenstown is pushing up the number of planes and profits at the airport
Passengers stuck in Honolulu as Air NZ flight cancelled
Aucklander stuck in Hawaii after plane grounded.
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The sharemarket is poised for big Wednesday, with a slew of results due.
Bra-vo: Kiwi flight attendant's aid mission for Fijian women
Virgin Australia is flying in 350kg of bras for Fijian women who can't afford them.
Pilot incapacitated as cargo plane loses cabin pressure
An investigation has been launched after a Qantas cargo plane lost cabin pressure.
Pilot urges Queenstown Airport to look at alternative sites
Airport company says it has looked but ruled out sites other than Wanaka and Queenstown.
How Kiwi travellers can cut pain from falling dollar
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The plan to fight cabin fever on world's longest flight
The high end retreat operator says it will offer new ways of coping with marathon flights.
Qantas pitches in for drought-stricken regions
The airline is responding to the worst drought in more than 50 years.
Inflight Wi-Fi more popular than liquor - survey
Airlines are responding to growing demand for constant connectivity.
Watch: Air NZ getting 3D parts printed
The aerospace industry is making increased use of 3D printed parts.