Emirates president Tim Clark is not known for holding back, whether it be buying planes, building routes or taking a swipe at the opposition.

Auckland tourism leaders hope a new deal with travel agency Flight Centre will attract 20,000 more Australian visitors to the region.

Airlines make $44.6 billion by charging for services that used to be included in ticket prices and this is forecast to grow "significantly" over the next year.

Auckland city's tourism and economic development body is hoping for a big return from a major conference for travel industry leaders from around the world.

Hawaiian Airlines will start flying non-stop between Auckland and Hawaii. It will be the only United States airline to fly to New Zealand. The flights will provide significant new holiday options for Kiwis, increasing opportunities to fly to Honolulu and providing same carrier connections to the neighbour islands of Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Island, and services to 11 destinations on the US mainland, including Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York.

Auckland Airport's ageing domestic terminal is undergoing a $30 million overhaul to cope with a surge in passengers and to buy time before a decision on where a new terminal will be built.

A weekly feature by Grant Bradley looks at what's happening in the travel industry and what it means for consumers.

The British Office of Fair Trade has rumbled some of the biggest online travel companies and hotel chains for price fixing.

Women are breaking the glass ceiling in the business sector, but it's still the suited men who are hogging the business trips.

Local tourism was up more than 10pc ast year, with business travel booming 31 per cent.

Optional feature on Air NZ's new Airpoints cards could revolutionise the travel industry.

Passengers who upgrade to business class for flights out of London will have to fork out an extra $160 under a new tax.

The political future of Pansy Wong was looking dire last night.

The airline is currently training nearly 300 cadets who are aspiring to become pilots, further strengthening its commitment to nurturing aviation talent. Video / Emirates

In hindsight, airline passengers may well look back on the period between 2007 and 2010 as a golden age for travel in New Zealand.

Jetstar is planning to increase its NZ operations with a selection of new routes, taking advantage of Virgin Blue's departure.

One travel agency says there will be fewer cheap seats available now Pacific Blue is pulling out of the New Zealand domestic market.

Budget airline Pacific Blue is to stop flying New Zealand domestic routes.