Airlines news
Auckland Airport charges: Global airline group IATA calls for ‘urgent change’
A blame game over prices isn't good enough for Kiwi flyers, a consumer group says.
Regulator clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia alliance
Qatar Airways to take 25% stake in carrier, challenge Qantas on long-haul routes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.