Air Travel
Jetstar takes on Air New Zealand
Jetstar is taking on Air New Zealand in the regions, but it hasn't decided where. Audio
In a pickle over chutney
An American tourist isn't relishing our strict airport bio-security after he wasn't allowed to take a jar of chutney onboard. Audio
Airline buying planes to fill gap in Westport
Sounds Air is buying two planes in a long-term deal to fill the gap left by Air New Zealand pulling out of Westport. Audio
New deal secures flights for Westport
A new partnership is stepping in to the gap left by Air New Zealand pulling out of Westport. Audio
Four companies vying for Kaitaia air service
Aviation companies are lining up to provide regular flights to Kaitaia - after Air New Zealand's decision to abandon the service. Audio
Warning to towns about difficulties of replacing Air NZ flights
A Wairarapa businessman and former MP is warning other small centres about the difficulties of trying to replace Air New Zealand flights. Audio
Loss of Air NZ flights described as "nail in the coffin"
Regional business people say Air New Zealand's decison to axe services to three provincial towns is another nail in the coffin for the regions. Audio
Air NZ says it will help any new operators take over routes
Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon says the airline will help any new player looking to take over the regional domestic services to Westport, Whakatane and Kaitaia that it will abandon. Audio
Westport community leader on loss of Air NZ services
Westport farmer and former general manager of the Buller Community Development Company, Bruce Hamilton, says the loss of Air New Zealand services to Westport will be felt by local businesses and… Audio
Hamilton airline man on Air NZ regional pullout
Air New Zealand will cut services from three towns - Whakatane, Kaitaia and Westport - and it will shut down subsidiary Eagle Airways as part of a revamp of its regional services. Audio
Air New Zealand chief explains axeing
All services will end to Whakatane, Kaitaia and Westport in April, and flights to Taupo, Palmerston North, Nelson, Hamilton and Whangarei will be pared back. Audio
Air NZ axeing flights to Whakatane, Kaitaia and Westport
Air New Zealand is axeing all its flights to Whakatane, Kaitaia and Westport. Audio
Airline seating
Airlines are looking for ways to change traditional seating patterns, experimenting with things like getting rid of overhead storage lockers and using mezzanine floors in the cabin. Jason Paur… Audio
Asian Report for 5 May 2009
A New Zealand Company Airways International, whose air traffic management safety expertise is reaching Asian skies. Audio