Airlines news
Air NZ profit down, $100m share buy-back announced
Engine issues impact airline as domestic demand slumps too.
Turkish Airlines eyeing Auckland-Istanbul flights – report
Istanbul-based airline is growing aggressively and last year started flying to Australia.
German flying taxi start-up Volocopter files for insolvency
The company is now on the hunt for new investors.
Inside look: Air New Zealand's 'world-first' Dreamliner retrofit
New seats, bigger screens and legroom plus a luxury business premier option.
Air NZ cuts deeper into its domestic schedule as demand flatlines
The latest round of cuts adds to those announced in October.
Stock Takes: Air NZ banks on loyal fliers for revenue boost
Analysts upgrade airline's rating but are dubious about some of its revenue plans.
Air New Zealand puts London flights back on the radar
The airline sold its last slots at Heathrow in 2020.
Another veteran Air NZ commercial boss leaving airline
Scott Carr has had many leadership roles over a 35-year span.
Watch: How Air NZ is building one of the world's biggest wooden hangars
Work on one of the biggest wooden hangars in the world is back on track.
OCR cut: What falling interest rates mean for Kiwi travellers
The winners and losers - and what's making all holidaymakers smile.
Qantas hit with A$100m fine for selling seats on cancelled flights
Senior managers knew about different aspects of the issue, the Australian watchdog says.
What’s next for departing Queenstown Airport boss Glen Sowry
Ex-Air NZ and Housing NZ exec is moving on next year.
'Dangerous mindset': Air NZ promises call system changes after LinkedIn lashing
Elite customer details arduous 11-step process to get to talk to human being.
Chatham Islands enters the jet age with landing of first Boeing 737
Development will open way for more tourism and trade.
Air NZ reduces capacity on three regional routes
The airline says it has to ensure its operations are financially sustainable.
Qatar Airways agrees to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Financial Times: Virgin Australia would return to long-haul flying as part of the deal.
Boeing 737 safety alert: 40 foreign operators may have risky rudder parts
FAA to conduct simulator tests after urgent safety recommendation on 737s.
Is a stealth bomber-shaped plane the future of air travel?
By the end of the decade, a radically different shaped plane could be taking to the skies.
Website 'glitch': 1800 Air NZ domestic, international fares mistakenly sold for as little as $8
Airline apologises but won’t honour basement prices - what are consumers’ rights?