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As with every aspect of airplane design, oval windows are not just an aesthetic choice but one rooted in physics and engineering.

Don’t panic: That hole at the bottom of your window is supposed to be there—and it serves a vital engineering purpose.

If you’re tired of feeling stiff after a long-haul flight, here are stretches you can do without getting up from your seat.

Air travelers are required to turn off cell service during a flight. But what does airplane mode do?

One of the many mysteries of air travel actually has a very simple—and smart—explanation.

A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight recently opened an emergency door while the flight was in the air—something that shouldn’t be able to happen. We looked into it.

A viral TikTok video caused an uproar for suggesting that airplane baggage handlers put red suitcases into the cargo hold first. We talked to airline staff to find out if that’s true.

Experts debate whether there is a safest place to sit on an airplane in the case of an emergency.

One of the many mysteries of air travel is the white mist that occasionally fills the airplane cabin right before takeoff. AFAR explains the science involved.

Smoking is prohibited on airplanes, so why do airplanes still have any ashtrays at all? It turns out there is good reason for them, and you’ll be glad they’re there.

Empty seats on an airplane are precious and tempting real estate. But what’s the etiquette around nabbing one?

The travel-size version of Rumpl’s sleeping bag–inspired blanket keeps me warm even when the AC is blasting at 30,000 feet. Get it for only $64 now.

When families don’t pay extra to ensure they are seated together, other passengers, including those who did pay for their seat, are often asked to switch so that they can. Travel experts offer their take on how to navigate this tricky dilemma.

One of the great debates of air travel is whether it’s OK for passengers to go shoeless. But air travel experts have strong reasons to keep your kicks on.

What to buy the travelers in your life this year.