Emirates kicks off battle with Air NZ
The new direct route will see Emirates take on Air New Zealand.
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The market for regional jets is expected to grow by 3000 in the next 20 years
Air NZ partners with Magic Leap to improve travel experience
New technology is aimed at enticing visitors here and improving the inflight experience.
Ministry: Tourists pay 'fair share' as new tax looms
Details on new ways to tax foreign visitors are due out later this week.
Executive flies back to Air NZ from bank
Carrie Hurihanganui has been appointed to the 10-member airline executive.
Air NZ hikes overseas fares up to 5% as fuel costs bite
Some fares will go up more than $100 as the airline passes on sharp fuel price rises
Surge in number of Rolls-Royce Dreamliner engines needing repairs
More 787 engines are likely to need repairs around the world as deadline passes.
How Hawaiian Airlines has been affected by eruption
Carrier says some day trippers are not travelling but its operations aren't hit.
Sacre bleu! Return flights to Paris for less than $1000
The promotional deals on sale this weekend come as base fares climb.
Are we looking at Air New Qantas?
Air NZ will code share with Qantas the day it dumps Virgin Australia.
Batteries included: What could be powering planes next decade
As jet fuel costs bite, plane makers are looking for alternative ways to power planes.
Why prawns are off the menu at Air NZ
Airlines are worried about labour in supply chains and want to stamp out human trafficking
Sky wars: Airports and Virgin turn up heat on Air NZ-Qantas deal
New partners say the deal is a good one for travellers and hit back at airports.
Global airline group takes swipe at 'bitter' airport experiences
Airports are under fire around the world and in Australasia from airline groups.
Man with the cast iron bladder: Passenger stayed put for 17-hour flight
Qantas has teamed up with scientists to help crack the secret of busting jet lag.
How Air NZ can benefit from Qantas' Project Sunrise
Australasian airlines want new long range planes to fly record distances non-stop
Airline fuel warning: Higher fares ahead
Fuel costs have risen by more than 50 per cent during the past year.
Air New Zealand's Christopher Luxon: My toughest year
After a smooth flight at the top, it's got a bit bumpy this year for the airline boss.
Frenemies unite: Air NZ and Qantas do a domestic deal
Air NZ will codeshare with Qantas which Virgin Australia says is bad for consumers
$3.6b row: Airlines say law allows airport to give 'one finger salute'
Airport says returns are a response to 'unprecedented' circumstances.
Auckland Airport accused of making $3.6b excess returns
Australasian airlines are attacking Auckland Airport's pricing regime.
Singapore Airlines' 16,700km record-breaking flight
Singapore to New York will be longest non-stop commercial flight.
Airline angst: From mile-high comfort to Auckland Airport queues
Singapore Airlines boss says facilities come up short for passengers.
Key exec to leave Air NZ prompting leadership shake-up
A 22-year veteran of the airline is taking a break from corporate life.
Airport row: Flyers risk being 'stuck forever' in duty-free
Some passengers and airline customers are unhappy with service at Auckland Airport
Revealed: How to make money flying a drone
Drone business is booming but operators want changes to make rules easier to follow.
Turbulence ahead: Why your holiday might cost more
A tourist tax is looming but the Government says it will listen to industry feedback
Air NZ sues BP and Z for millions after pipeline crisis
The jet fuel pipeline rupture is estimated to have cost airlines millions of dollars.
Flight path changed after rich Auckland suburbs affected
The final new flight path will take aircraft further out to sea before landing.
Winter warmers: Why air deals to Bali are heating up
Emirates is about to launch flights from Auckland to Bali and surfboards go free.
Air NZ slashes price of its in-flight Wi-Fi
Air New Zealand drops the price of Wi-Fi in enabled planes from $40 to $30.
What happens when lightning strikes a plane
Lightning strikes are reasonably common but planes are built to withstand them
NZ on the map: The cup of coffee with a $8m pay-off
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