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Climate Crisis: Air NZ sustainability boss Kiri Hannifin on the race to clean up aviation
Cutting emissions from flying is a huge technological challenge, says Air NZ.
‘Absolute chaos’: Air NZ passengers caught in huge queues
Passengers are stuck in 45-minute queues as the airline attempts to process bags.
Air NZ mercy mission to storm-hit Gisborne
Airline's recovery starts again after setback yesterday.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Flights through Auckland Airport resume
After a stuttering start, services are being restored but some cancellations persist.
Chaos for flyers again: Auckland Airport flights suspended because of ground-handling safety fears
Four domestic services were able arrive at the airport today as winds disrupted travel.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Inside Air NZ’s recovery airlift for 35,000
Airline customer chief urges patience and says contact centre boosted.
Auckland Airport warns worst is yet to come, 45k passengers already disrupted
Airlines including Jetstar have canned flights through Auckland because of the cyclone.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ to resume flights Tuesday as storm passes
Some 10,000 international passengers have been disrupted by the cyclone in Auckland.
Air New Zealand NZ1 diverts to Rarotonga, Auckland Airport braces for cyclone Gabrielle
The ultra-long-haul NZ1 from New York has diverted to Rarotonga to avoid storms.
‘It’s like trying to thread a needle’: Air NZ boss on cyclone-forced flight cancellations
Scores of flights cancelled but some long-haul flights still getting into Auckland.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ cancels all domestic flights to and from Auckland tomorrow; multiple international, regional services canned
Cancellations made on updated weather reports of Cyclone Gabrielle's likely impacts.
What it's like flying from Auckland International Airport after the floods
The international terminal saw chaos in the recent floods. But what's it like now?
Airfare pain: Why Air NZ yields are sky-high
Passengers are being walloped as Air NZ makes hay with fewer competitors here.
Premium: Air NZ names partners for sustainable regional flights
Air NZ names partners for sustainable regional flights from 2030. Video / Supplied
Airport passengers' luggage soaked, bag backlog stored outside over weekend
Mishandled bags were water damaged this week. What can affected passengers do?
Air NZ borrows A380 to rescue passengers stranded by Auckland floods
The airline says it is operating one of the biggest customer recoveries in its history.
‘No flights until March’: Passengers stranded in Singapore after Auckland floods
Stranded passengers were told there were few available seats until next month.
Opinion: Don't blame staff for the weather
Sometimes there is just no one to blame - so don't try.
9000 Air NZ passengers trying to rebook flights to Auckland
9000 mostly international passengers have had trips affected by the Auckland floods.
Auckland Airport asks that only overseas flyers to visit terminal
Airport staff handed out thousands of blankets and hot meals to stranded travellers.
Airfare pain: Whopping surge in international prices
Latest CPI figures confirm travellers have suffered from eye-watering fares.
Passengers fuming after New York-Auckland flight delayed more than 48hrs
The passengers were delayed for a total of 48 hours.
Airline rebuild: Emirates starting second NZ superjumbo service
Carrier releases details of sought-after flight, Air NZ steps up China services.
Some airfare relief in sight as Delta takes on Air NZ to Los Angeles
Airline will launch daily services in October.
Ransacked: Passenger's lost luggage burgled, left outside Auckland home for days
Passenger shocked to find her belongings pilfered after the lost luggage 'rigmarole'.
Pilots call Covid experience 'surreal'
Re-opening of China to air travel without restrictions a major milestone.
Air NZ makes concessions to ensure premium customers keep their perks
Air NZ offers final Covid support so frequent flyers don't get downgraded.
Air NZ committing to net zero carbon emissions
Air NZ CEO Greg Foran talks on committing to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 or sooner. Video / NZ Herald