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Sri Lanka: Lending a helping hand
Kiwi Helen Steemson saw Sri Lanka up close when she joined Habitat for Humanity.
Pilots asked to take leave
Singapore Airlines has asked its captains to volunteer for unpaid leave amid a global economic slowdown that has dented long-haul travel demand, the airline says.
Singapore Airlines Cargo fined $4.1m
Singapore Airlines Cargo has been fined $4.1 million for its role in colluding to fix prices for air cargo in the latest settlement with the Commerce Commission.
Buckle up for rough plane ride
Air travel in economy class is rarely comfortable but, for some unlucky travellers, it's especially rough.
Airline frowns on gown
A new bride heading to New Zealand for her wedding photos was told she wasn't allowed to hang her gown on board.
UK magazine names its top countries to travel to
New Zealand has placed third in the Top Country category of UK magazine <i>Wanderlust</i>'s Travel Awards.
Singapore Airlines grounds A380s until next week
Three of the airline's Airbus A380 superjumbos will be out of service until at least next week.
Singapore Airlines grounds three A380s
Singapore Airlines has pulled three of its Airbus A380 jumbos from its network due to engine issues.
Singapore Airlines to offer in-flight web
The company will make the services available on Airbus A340-500s and A380s and Boeing's 777-300ER models.
