aviation

If you’ve ever watched your flight map while traveling between the U.S. and Asia, you may have noticed something odd. The plane almost never seems to fly where you’d expect …

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 …