Travel
Opinion: Does Qantas live up to expectation on its non-stop NYC to Auckland route?
The highs and lows of a 17-hour flight.
Latest from Flight check
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Plane etiquette debate: Who gets to claim the spare seat on a flight?
Review: Turbulence and a rude passenger are the lowlights of an otherwise great flight.
An unexpected flight upgrade: Jesse Mulligan experiences a rare phenomenon
Imagine winning the 'upgrade Lotto' with Air NZ.
Reap the benefits of flying to Guangzhou and beyond with China Southern
The airline provides free transit accommodation for qualifying customers.
Fly from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City with Vietnam Airlines
The non-stop flight takes 9 hours. Here's what to expect.
Never flown with Hainan Airlines? You'll be pleasantly surprised
What it's like to fly to China with Hainan Airlines.
Is it a bad idea to drink alcohol on a plane?
Drinking on a plane? Here’s what you should know about the health risks.
What it's like flying Air NZ's Business Class when you're sick as a dog
Reviewing a healthy, happy flight in Premium Economy and a sad, sick journey in Business.
Crayfish flying business class: Air Chathams offers friendly but unusual air service
Expect to give up the business class seats to all manner of groceries on Air Chathams.
Australia’s major airports introduce Sunflower Lanyards for those with hidden disabilities
Five airports in Australia are stepping up to help those who need extra assistance.
Everyone's rating Singapore right now but I'm a bigger fan of this Asian city
When all the big hotel chains are clamouring to be here, you know it's a winner.
‘Like a vertical roller coaster’: On board the turbulent Singapore Airlines flight
Telegraph: After plummeting 54m, passengers recall the 'nightmare scenario'.
Ditch the back-to-back flights to Europe: save your sanity and stop in Doha
How to spend three days in Qatar's capital city.
Fasten your seat belts: What you need to know about turbulence
Experts explain turbulence, its causes, and why it's becoming more frequent and intense.
United Airline's Business Class offering, Polaris makes flying a pleasure
Redefining comfort with seats able to lie flat and personalised service.
The experience that is US domestic air travel: Houston to Aspen with United Airlines
'The chap next to me did not seem overly excited by the trip.'
Why Singapore Airlines business class is worth every cent
Their Book the Cook offering and service are world-renowned, but are they worth it?
American Airlines Auckland to Dallas Forth Worth flight review
The flight between Auckland and Dallas Fort Worth can take up to 15.5 hours.
Flight Check: Flying economy from San Juan to Auckland on Delta Air Lines
Megan Watts ticks off three cities on her long-haul flight back to Auckland.
Will my bags make it: What it’s like flying from Solomon Islands to Auckland
Flying with Solomon Airlines on one of the newest routes to NZ.
Airport closed after Air NZ flight take-off rejected due to concerns of bird activity
The Air New Zealand flight from Timaru to Wellington was due to depart at 6.30am.
Missing bolts on Alaskan plane panel 'could have been catastrophic' - report
The resulting explosion forced the airliner to have an emergency landing on January 5.
Frustrated passenger opens emergency exit and walks on plane wing after four-hour delay
At first, it sounds like a typical case of bad behaviour aboard airplanes.
Northland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellations
Northlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.
Is wooden cutlery the undoing of a decent Air NZ flight to Taiwan?
Take a trip to Taiwan on Air New Zealand's flagship aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner.
Emergency landing after plane window blows out mid-air
The airline is investigating a mid-flight incident that resulted in an emergency landing.
‘Never a reason to take off your socks’: A flight attendant’s 12 etiquette rules
New York Times: With some common sense and courtesy, could flying be … pleasant?
'Stuffed Christmas': Grandmother’s Xmas presents for grandchildren misplaced by Jetstar
A grandmother has been left without her medication and presents for her grandkids.
Stop blocking the aisle: How to board an aircraft
Financial Times: Does priority boarding ease the jam of passengers, or make it worse?