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Jetstar NZ profitable for the first time

Qantas today reported an annual profit of A$557 million, from a loss of A$2.8 billion the previous year.

All Blacks safety video set to be most popular yet

The Men in Black Safety Defenders video has been watched online some 12.9 million times in the four days since it was released.

ABs safety video big winner for Air NZ

The ABs safety video for Air NZ has been viewed almost four million times in the past 24 hours - making it the airline's biggest launch of a safety video ever.

Air NZ's All Black safety vid

Air New Zealand has teamed up with the All Blacks and an all-star line-up of international rugby greats to tackle the airline's latest on board safety video.

Christopher Luxon: The challenge of sustainability

I believe business has a unique and important role to play in solving environmental challenges, writes Christopher Luxon.

Flyers love regional competition - survey

Flyers are enthusiastic about more regional competition and almost 70% of them have driven to other cities to get cheaper fares, according to a survey.

The boarding pass revolt

Thousands of passengers in UK say they will no longer show their boarding passes at the checkout over VAT "rort".

Airbus appoints new VP for the Pacific

Airbus has appointed Iain Grant to replace Isabelle Floret as vice president for the Pacific.

Qantas increasing trans-Tasman flights

Qantas has joined rival Virgin Australia in adding more flights to New Zealand over summer.

Amazon envisions air-traffic system for drones

Amazon is creating a blueprint for an air-traffic system and the necessary technology is rapidly developing.

Cathay Pacific fined by Immigration NZ

An airline has been slapped with a fine after allowing a passenger to fly to New Zealand without approval from Immigration New Zealand.

Steve Moore: Drone rules will help companies manage risk

Considering the hype around unmanned aircraft Herald readers may not have been surprised to read about a courier company delivering car parts across the skies of Auckland in this way, writes Steve Moore.

Delta to offer one of the coolest upgrades yet

Delta Air Lines is offering customers the opportunity to flag their commercial flight and instead board a private jet.

Govt told travel tax could cost $100m

A heavyweight travel industry coalition is calling for the Government to rethink its proposed border tax.

Jetstar regional flights face headwinds

Macquarie says Jetstar will have a big fight on its hands to make money from its planned new regional operations.

What's it really like to work at Air NZ?

It's not all sweetness and light, but Air NZ's new industrial relations strategy is replacing decades of distrust, reports Grant Bradley.

$1m cash loss: 'It isn't our fault'

Security firm denies responsibility for loss of bag filled with New Zealand bills at Hong Kong airport.

Boom times hit Auckland Airport in June

Things are booming at Auckland Airport, with visitors from China and the US up more than 20 per cent last month.