aviation

There was a time when going all the way to the gate at a U.S. airport didn’t require a plane ticket at all. Friends and family could walk loved ones …

It’s not restricted airspace—so why do airlines avoid it? The answer has more to do with safety than politics. If a location is a no-fly zone (also known as an …

If you’ve ever looked closely at older Boeing planes, you may have noticed something unusual above the cockpit. As is the case with nearly any vehicle, over the course of …

Airlines will do just about anything to save fuel—and sometimes that means cutting weight in surprisingly small (and strange) ways. When you’re an airline, every little bit helps the bottom …

Airlines know several ways to board passengers much faster. But using those methods could cost them billions. Waiting to board a plane for a U.S. domestic flight is a test …

Orlando International Airport is thinking about creating a dedicated planespotting park — and they’re asking the public what it should look like. From viewing platforms to food trucks, here’s what …

New commercial flights are about to take off in the Pacific Northwest, offering travelers a rare option: TSA-free flights between Spokane and Seattle. SeaPort Airlines is launching daily commercial service …

Flying first class is fun. You get a bigger, comfier seat, more legroom, better food, and a wide selection of adult beverages. That fancy alcohol doesn’t come cheap, of course. …

A flight attendant’s blunt announcement over the PA system is drawing attention for how directly it addressed passengers ignoring basic safety rules during taxi. Some found it harsh. Others thought …

Those red aircraft you occasionally see on FlightRadar24 usually signal an emergency squawk — here’s what that actually means. Flightradar24 is a Swedish internet-based service that shows real-time aircraft flight …