Flight attendants and pilots have substantially more knowledge about which airplane seats are actually best than typical passengers realize. The seat preferences differ between cockpit crew, cabin ...

Thinking of finessing your way into first class on your next flight? Easy there — it’s not that simple. Barbara Bacilieri, a ...

They’re staring down passengers up to no good. When you step on a plane, there’s always a cheery flight attendant there to greet you at the door. While part of it is about good customer service and ...

Frequent flyers and airline crews face a higher risk of radiation exposure from the sun. The risk is greatest on flights at high altitudes, over the poles or during solar events. Radiation exposure ...

The FAA proposes to federally preempt state and local laws dictating meal and rest period requirements for flight crews and attendants *during duty*, arguing that current federal regulations are ...

While pilots sit at the controls in the cockpit, another group of professionals works hard behind the scenes to make important decisions about each flight. Flight dispatchers play a critical role in ...

Commercial pilots and aviation crews are increasingly navigating routes near global conflict zones, where shifting airspace risks and uncertainty add unseen pressure. New guidance from the ...