9 Hidden Airplane Features You Had No Idea Existed
Keep an eye out for these airplane features on your next flight.
What Is Airplane Mode, and What Happens If You Don’t Use It During Flights?
Is airplane mode a necessary inconvenience or an aeronautic myth? We unravel the science behind it and why you (still)...
5 Budget Airlines That Actually Get Great Reviews
Save money on your next flight—and have more to spend at your destination—by traveling on a budget airline.
This Is Why It’s So Cold on Airplanes
Believe it or not, the answer has to do with your well-being.
8 Noises You Hear on Airplanes—and What They Mean
Ever heard an odd beep or whir while midair? Believe it or not, there's a meaning for every airplane sound.
How Does In-Flight Wi-Fi Work, Anyway?
Ever wonder how you're able to use the Internet 36,000 feet above the ground? Here's how in-flight Wi-Fi keeps you...
This Is Why Some Airplanes Have Rear-Facing Seats
It's rare to find airplane seats that face backward, but it's not as strange an idea as you might think.
I’m a Flight Attendant—Here’s What I Think About the Mask Mandate Being Lifted
I was happy to wear a mask, but I'm even happier to take it off. Not having to deal with...
This Is Why Airplane Windows Are Round
If you flew before the 1950s and got a window seat, you'd look out an airplane window that was a...
What Actually Happens When You Flush an Airplane Toilet?
During a given flight, travelers flush the toilets up to 1,000 times—here's what happens to all that sewage.
13 Air Travel Rules You Should Know Before Flying During the Pandemic
Getting ready to fly? Read these important rules before you head to the airport to make sure you're cleared for...
Can You Bring Food on a Plane? TSA Rules You Need to Know
Whether you want to take snacks on your flight or bring home edible souvenirs, knowing these TSA food rules will...
The New Rules of Airplane Travel, According to a Frequent Flier
From finding the cheapest, comfiest seats to speeding through security, these airplane-travel tips will help you have the smoothest flight...
6 Things You Won’t Be Able to Do on Airplanes Anymore
In the long run, air travel might not change as drastically as you might think. But some of the short-term...
45 Things Pilots Wish Airline Passengers Knew
Pilots might seem like mysterious figures keeping things running smoothly at the front of your plane. Well, several of them...
21 Flight Attendant Secrets Every Traveler Will Want to Know
These flight attendant secrets will make air travel a happier, safer experience for all
Southwest Airlines Is Offering 50 Percent Off Fall Flights—Here’s How to Book
Here's how to save cash when booking a fall flight with Southwest (for a limited time).
11 Things You Won’t See in Airports Anymore
Even with more people traveling now, things still won't be completely back to normal for quite some time.
10 Things You Can Take from Planes—And 6 Things You Can’t
Avoid getting into trouble with this helpful guide of what you can take from a plane.
This Is the Most Reliable Airport in the United States
Learn where you’ll find the shortest delays and fewest cancellations—and which major location has two of the worst performers.
What to Wear on a Plane, According to a Flight Attendant
Take it from the people who fly for a living: When it comes to what to wear on a plane,...
What Airlines Losing Money Could Mean for You
Airlines have been hemorrhaging money in recent months, another casualty of COVID-19. The U.S. government has bailed them out repeatedly...but...
The History of Inflight Dining
As the airline industry has evolved over time, inflight dining has also changed much since making its debut over a...
This Is What Airfare Could Look Like in 2021
We talked to the operations manager of a flight deals site to explore how the pandemic has really affected airlines. Plus, find...
The 7 Oldest Airlines Still Operating Around the World
In a notoriously volatile industry, these companies have proven they’re in it for the long haul.
Which Is Worse for the Environment: Driving or Flying?
Not all trips are created equal—especially when you consider how they can harm the planet.
The Airline with the Worst Reputation in America
Keep this in mind when you book your next flight.
13 Things Airlines Don’t Want to Tell You (but Every Flier Should Know)
From how to get the best seats to disgusting airplane habits to avoid, get these insider secrets to a safer,...
14 Airplane Hacks That Will Change the Way You Fly
Before you book your next trip, learn these insider tricks that will make flying a whole lot easier and more...
