United Airlines’ Christchurch flights mean big tourism boost
It's the first airline and US carrier to fly direct to the South Island in 20 years.
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It becomes the first US carrier to fly non-stop into Christchurch from San Francisco.
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Budget carrier plans 150,000 more seats across domestic and transtasman network.
Editorial: Air New Zealand is shooting for the moon - what about the other things?
Airline has bold goals to decarbonise flying.
Tesla of the skies: Small battery plane a giant leap for Air NZ
Airline says order a major milestone in journey to carbon zero.
Air NZ's new battery planes - how far will they fly?
Ailrline will initially operate aircraft as a cargo-only option for NZ Post.
Travel stars in latest trade stats but demand for consumer goods guzzles up Kiwi dollars
Overall trade just shy of $50b as travel the star performer in sluggish field.
Airline shake-up: Alaska Air pays $3b for Hawaiian Airlines
The merger will create one of biggest airlines in the region.
NZ Jet looks for clearer air in luxury market
Some sectors feeling heat from tough economy but luxury flight deals weathering the storm.
Grounded: Parts problem forces Air NZ to cancel some regional flights
Airline says it identified an issue with a sensor in six of its Q300s.
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An application to regulators has shone a light on the post-Covid market.
Captain’s call: Outlook for travel from face of Flight Centre
Boom for travel managers as businesses keep travelling.
Suite as: Singapore Airlines ultra-luxe A380 returns to New Zealand
First time for the airline's superjumbo on scheduled flights since the pandemic hit.
Why Emirates' latest A380 test flight is an aviation breakthrough
The flight could pave the way for the future adoption of 100 per cent Saf.
Qantas flexes its muscle with airfare deals for Kiwis
More competition is possible, codeshare application by Air NZ and Virgin Australia says.
NZ-made workhorse plane aimed at new market
The Hamilton-based company is the country’s only aircraft manufacturer.
Air NZ-Virgin Australia codeshare: What will happen to competition?
A look at why the two airlines are making up after a bitter bust-up five years ago.
Air New Zealand simulator centre fire could set back pilot training
Pilot training has been a pinch point for the airline's recovery.
Hooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman again
Codeshare makes it easier for Virgin passengers to fly around Aotearoa.
From butcher to hotel-maker: The Kiwi boss at global giant Marriott
And the connection he'd like to make with the All Blacks.
Watch: How Swedish firm is building an electric plane that could fly around NZ
The airport's infrastructure is being built around electrification.
Travel binge: Auckland-Los Angeles return fares drop below $1000
Travel and inbound tourism is edging closer to pre-Covid levels.
Grant Bradley: The big problem with Air NZ’s Business Class cabin
OPINION: Flyers wouldn't be so antsy at outdated product if they weren't paying so much.
Property Insider: Waiwera tower went with whimper; wholesale fund repayments looming
Demolition more of a labour of love, slowly unpicking the structure from the top down.
‘Very good vibes’: Air NZ boss on recent engine issues and contractors in Manila
Foran said contact centre wait times had fallen, but could still be 'clunky'.
High travel costs: Tourism leader’s advice to Kiwis wanting to see the country
Tourism Industry Aotearoa boss says sector grateful for support during Covid.
Ecosanctuary, and its birds, win supreme award
Winner 'has absolutely transformed what tourism means in Aotearoa'.
Editorial: Airline competition across the Pacific great news at both ends of the line
The arrival of new airlines is great news for passengers.
Air NZ looks to future: Supersonic planes, robots and VR travel on the radar
The airline is thinking big as it faces more disruption due to engine issues.
AirAsia X ditches Auckland-Sydney flights for new route
Malaysian airline is going full circle with new city pair between NZ and Australia.
Why American Airlines is joining the party on the Auckland-Los Angeles route
There was one carrier a year ago - four airlines will be flying the route by Christmas.
Opinion: No one copped more wrath from Qantas investors than this man
Executives are now flying economy "more often".
Australia falls out of love with Qantas
Financial Times: Investors, unions, customers demand change, despite strong profits.
Four ways airlines are making billions out of charging for extras
Air travel's not yet at pre-Covid levels, but ancillary revenue is breaking records.