Airline staff are swapping shifts to keep crew members safe from getting caught up in President Donald Trump's Muslim ban.

Hundreds of passengers have finally been able to depart Auckland Airport for Singapore - eight hours after a problem left plane sitting on the tarmac.

A trial for a 15-seat autonomous shuttle is about to start at Christchurch Airport.

The world's largest planemaker is counting on its single-aisle 737 to bolster results this year.

Passenger revenue in the first six months of Air New Zealand's financial year has fallen sharply.

American Airlines is getting rid of seat-back screens in its new fleet of domestic Boeing aircraft.

A critically ill mum wanted her son to still enjoy a trip to Splash Planet by giving her seat to her husband, but Jetstar wanted an extra $248.

More airlines are signing up for a new, no-frills cabin class ranked lower than economy - and while the fares will be rock-bottom, the provisions are pretty grim.

Stockmarket drops amid light trading.

Qatar Airways is using the plane with the biggest range for the longest flight from Doha to Auckland.

Qatar Airways is growing rapidly and about to launch services to Auckland on what will be the world's longest route.

United Airlines plans to fly its last Boeing Co. 747 jumbo jet late this year, retiring its largest air planes.

The tourism industry's biggest challenge is coping with record growth and finding ways to fund infrastructure.

Mediocre weather means more Kiwis than usual have been planning overseas trips and low fares out today will see those numbers increase, says an agent.

United Airlines is pulling back on its non-stop service between Auckland and San Francisco, instead making it a seasonal route.

Air travellers should give themselves plenty of time to catch their flights today during what is expected to be the busiest weekend of the year, says Auckland Airport.

Auckland Airport has come in at the bottom of a list of Australasia's most punctual airports, with Wellington not far behind. UK-based

Less than 80 per cent of Air New Zealand's flights were on-schedule in 2016, according to a recent international study.

Air New Zealand has scored second in a list of airlines with the best safety record in 2016.

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Jetstar will stop flying from direct between Wellington and Melbourne due to a lack of demand, the airline announced today.

New Zealand shares rose on light volume, with A2 Milk Co, Z Energy and Air New Zealand all gaining, while Freightways dropped. The

Auckland Airport has introduced its first mobile self-service check-in kiosks to prepare for an anticipated record number of international visitors this summer.

Airbus's troubled A380 "superjumbo" has suffered a fresh blow with the pan-European plane-maker delaying delivery of a dozen of the giant airliners.

Korean Air Lines said it will allow crew members to "readily use stun guns" to manage violent passengers.

The $10 billion spend-up on overseas travel is forecast continue but rising oil prices and slowing house price rises could dent demand.

The latest Chinese airline to fly to Auckland has landed as passenger numbers leap past 18 million a year.

First class passengers on Emirates night flights will be moisturised as they sleep by new pyjamas infused with sea kelp.