Air Travel

Aviation expert Geoffrey Thomas talks about turbulance. Audio

Marketing Law expert Rae Nield explains whether the airline you book with is actually obliged to deliver you to your destination. Audio

Jetstar is insisting that its push into more regions is about generating economic growth rather than trying to steal existing business from rivals. Audio

The National Airways Corporation presided over the golden age of air travel in New Zealand, flying passengers around the country in everything from canvas biplanes to trusty DC3s to the first jet… Video, Audio, Gallery

A radar fault that grounded all commercial flights around the country just before three this afternoon is causing ongoing delays and disruption. Audio

Jetstar is taking on Air New Zealand in the regions, but it hasn't decided where. Audio

An American tourist isn't relishing our strict airport bio-security after he wasn't allowed to take a jar of chutney onboard. Audio

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

A new partnership is stepping in to the gap left by Air New Zealand pulling out of Westport. Audio

Aviation companies are lining up to provide regular flights to Kaitaia - after Air New Zealand's decision to abandon the service. Audio

A Wairarapa businessman and former MP is warning other small centres about the difficulties of trying to replace Air New Zealand flights. Audio

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 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 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

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

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 New Zealand is axeing all its flights to Whakatane, Kaitaia and Westport. Audio

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

A New Zealand Company Airways International, whose air traffic management safety expertise is reaching Asian skies. Audio