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Auckland Airport's duty-free shake-up: Full refurbishment and top global brands
Auckland International Airport's duty-free stores are in for a makeover.
‘Carnage’ expected as more countries adopt electronic travel checks
A new acronym, and possible new hassle, for some Kiwi travellers to be aware of.
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Auckland Airport CEO says more work to do in tourism
NZ has more work to do in stimulating tourism, Auckland Airport's CEO says.
Auckland Airport profit up despite challenges
Auckland Airport's underlying profit flat, but it had its busiest day since before Covid.
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.
Air NZ’s regional network boosted with new aircraft
Global engine maintenance problems have stretched the airline's domestic network.
Flying into 2025: What's happening in the pointy end of the plane
Demand for premium travel shows no sign of easing off.
Kiwis making big waves across the ditch: NZ’s top expats in Oz
As more Kiwis head to Australian shores, our successful expats show how far we can go.
What business travellers want this year
Global study is good news for airlines and hotels.
China steps up drive to break grip of Boeing and Airbus on plane market
Financial Times: State-owned Comac opens offices abroad and pushes for certification.
Cherry skies: Summerfruit airlift about to take off
The summer rush for $100m in exports is about to start.
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.
Watch: Auckland Airport's $70m runway light switch
About 600 LED lights replace halogen system.
What Hawaiian Airlines' new owner means for the Kiwi travel market
Alaska Air has taken over and already deals are being offered to boost traffic
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.
Air New Zealand v Jetstar: On time reliability revealed
One route had three times the average rate of cancellations.
Boeing slashes jobs and delays 777X programme
Financial troubles have escalated at Boeing, which now faces industrial action.
Tourism numbers up in August with Australians leading the charge
Visitor arrivals surged from five countries during the year.
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.