Air travel can be stressful, but that doesn’t give you license to be rude and disrespectful at the airport or on the plane. One particular area where manners seem to go out the window is the boarding ...

There are so many systems to maneuver at the airport: check-in and bag drop, security screening, gate navigation and, finally, boarding. While TSA is generally the biggest stressor for travelers—shoes ...

The secret to a successful journey or vacation lies in preparation and knowing what to do before you even step foot on the aircraft. To make your next trip smoother, here’s a checklist of 15 smart, ...

Flight attendants are the underrated security forces of the skies. Some things they do are obvious, like making sure seatbelts are fastened, but others are surprisingly subtle.

Southwest Airlines will end open seating and switch to assigned seating in 2026. The new "WILMA" method boards window, then middle, then aisle seats, back-to-front. Priority Boarding is available for ...

From lugging bags to getting through security, travelers already have enough to contend with at the airport. But throw in a kid or two, and the entire process can feel downright overwhelming. Luckily, ...

If you've ever boarded a plane and wondered what that weird smell is, then you're not alone. Airplane cabins are confined spaces, and fumes and other aromas can linger within them. For the most part, ...