NZ flights at high risk: Highjacking report
An alleged hijacking last year prompted a review of aviation security which found some domestic flights to be at high-risk.
Aviation
Low-cost carrier seen as Dunedin's best bet
A low-cost transtasman airline is the proven model for regional international airports such as Hamilton and Dunedin, Hamilton Airport chief executive Chris Doak says.
Zeal flight attendants to strike
A dispute over pay parity for some Air New Zealand cabin staff escalated today, with the union representing them announcing strike action.
Cathay staff asked to take unpaid leave
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, Asia's third-largest carrier, has asked staff to take unpaid leave while it cuts passenger and cargo capacity to cope with the global downturn.
Flight grounded after cabin crew suspended
An Air New Zealand flight to Australia was grounded today after cabin crew members were suspended for donning wigs.
Zeal staff suspended for wearing fancy dress
Air New Zealand subsidiary Zeal has suspended nine of its staff for wearing fancy dress on duty.
Air NZ reviews procedures after passenger injured
Air New Zealand is reviewing health and safety procedures after an elderly Auckland woman suffered concussion and a broken nose on a domestic flight.
Key pleased with Air NZ dispute resolution
A resolution to the dispute that led to Air New Zealand threatening to cancel some regional services is a case of common sense prevailing, Prime Minister John Key says.
Air NZ condemns pilots group over breaks
Air New Zealand says it's being forced to cancel some regional services from Wednesday because of a new law about rest breaks for control tower staff.