The High Court in Auckland orders Korean Air to pay $3.5 million and Emirates $1.5 million, plus costs.

The US Department of Justice has ceased its investigation of Air NZ in relation to an alleged cargo cartel which court action in several countries.

The Commission has also stopped its proceedings against an Indonesian airline as it "refines its focus" ahead of the air cargo cartel trial.

The Commerce Commission has settled with three airlines and stopped its case against another.