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Singapore Airlines spends $2.7b on cabin revamp despite soaring fuel prices
Suite as: Flag carrier invests a fortune, saying demand is strong for luxury travel.
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Christchurch Airport named New Zealand's large airport of the year
The airport welcomed 6.85 million passengers over the past year and expanded its services.
Qantas bets on NZ growth, adding flights before demand arrives
Cart before the horse? Why betting on a new air travel destination can pay off.
Air NZ to tighten oversized cabin bag checks before Christmas
Airline says passengers increasingly taking bulkier luggage on flights.
Sydney Airport security strike: Air NZ and Qantas prepare for disruption
The union says workers want more fulltime jobs and fairer rosters.
Delta's Auckland-LA route resumes as airline eyes Pacific potential
Despite poor NZ dollar, airline says it can adapt systems when demand or currencies shift.
Chinese visitors to Auckland to reach record high this summer
The former laggard is now regarded as a standout growth market.
Air NZ lifts lid on proposed closer relationship with Virgin Australia
You scratch my back: Airlines say they can help each other, and consumers, if allowed.
Texel Air gets new 737 freighter
A new freighter's unveiled as the industry faces high jet fuel prices & engine shortages.
Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi kindergarten damaged from missile interception
Witnesses said a Saudia plane at the airport had cracks and holes in its fuselage.
Labour hints at tackling Air NZ dominance but Consumer NZ questions airport cost plans
Labour refund plan could leave passengers without next flight, watchdog says.
Air travel numbers could hit new highs this summer, but where’s demand the hottest?
More than 400,000 extra international passengers forecast as airlines boost capacity.
‘30 seconds’ from impact: NZ pilot on Flydubai crew’s extraordinary recovery
Focus on fire axe as a pilot queries whether the weapon should even be in cockpits.
‘Schoolyard bullies’: Airline bosses eye up fight with powerful fuel companies
Airlines welcome $5.7m in Government help as soaring fuel bills bite.
The superstar aviator who twice chose seclusion
Her daring flights made her a sensation, but she twice spurned a life in the spotlight.
Auckland Airport says multibillion-dollar project now past halfway
'Nothing elaborate or gold-plated' but still something to be proud of, airport chief says.
Pilots fixated on runway lights missed error as Air NZ flight descended 762m below path
Air NZ was too cosy with regulator, investigators say after pilots’ close call.
'Unprecedented’: CAA proposing 5% cut to passenger security levies
The cuts, if agreed to, could save airlines millions, but follow last year's big hike.
Watch: As smoke poured from Air NZ plane, passengers delayed evacuation for bags
Dawdling, confusion meant evacuation took longer than the crucial 'flashover' danger time.
Air NZ shareholders get no sausage rolls, no earnings guidance
The airline held an online-only annual meeting to save money.
'What you can't fake': Travel agents warn of AI travel scams
Travel agents and airports cite passenger rights, make demands for the next Government.
Qantas Project Sunrise: Sydney-New York direct flights announced
Airline cites high demand for US and long-haul services as big project takes another step.
Auckland Airport's new baggage system to cut wait times and store 3000 bags
Radio-tagged trays, robotic cranes and automated storage replacing 'spaghetti junction'.
Auckland Airport getting 'bag hotel', overhauling luggage system
The airport is setting up 10km of new baggage conveyor equipment to replace its "spaghetti junction". Video / Auckland Airport, Beumer Group
Airport rankings: Kiwi transit hubs in Asia surge amid Middle East turmoil
Hong Kong and Shanghai up, Dubai and Doha fall sharply, Heathrow loses global top ranking.
Singapore Airlines A380 Auckland flights extended, adding thousands more seats
Airline confirms jumbo commitment to Auckland will boost seats by more than 70%.