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How to Get Properly Stoned for a Flight

Consider this your guide to joining the real mile-high club

Stuff We Swear By: This Neck Pillow Is a Life Saver for Frequent Fliers

This uniquely designed neck pillow is the only thing that has helped me sleep while in flight

An Ode to the Airport Shower, an Underrated Travel Hack

Instead of whittling away time at the bar, book a shower suite instead

Despite Danger, Our Appetite for Air Shows Is Insatiable

Industry insiders discuss the "thrill" and "risk" of the aerial spectacles, which draw millions of Americans a year

We Tried the New Super-Budget Flight From LAX to Paris

Pack light and bring low expectations for the wifi service

Canceled, Delayed or Bumped? Here’s What You’re Entitled To.

If you're flying this holiday weekend, know your options in the event things head south

A Real Top Gun Grad Grades the Movies’ Flying Scenes

Sure, both films are undisputed blockbusters, but are the stunts credible? We asked an expert to weigh in.

On Hold for 12 Hours: Why Airline Wait Times Are Still So Excessive

Some customer service centers are logging hold times up to 704 minutes, but there are a few courses of action

Why American Airlines Cancelled or Delayed Over 3,100 Flights This Week

And no, free TikTok on the flights isn't going make things better.

Which US Airline Scored Highest With Customers During the Pandemic?

According to a new J.D. Power study, satisfaction with airlines was at an all-time high during the industry's worst year ever

11 Things Quarantine Killed Off That We Hope Never Come Back

If we never sit it the middle seat on a plane again, it'll be too soon

The World’s Largest Airplane Is Getting Closer to Operation

The Stratolaunch Roc, which boasts a 385-foot wingspan, is designed to carry other aircraft

Oh Great, Change Fees and Other Airline Travel Annoyances Are Back

Some of those pandemic-based ticket waivers and credits are set to expire

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Which US Airline Scored Highest With Customers During the Pandemic?

According to a new J.D. Power study, satisfaction with airlines was at an all-time high during the industry's worst year ever

11 Things Quarantine Killed Off That We Hope Never Come Back

If we never sit it the middle seat on a plane again, it'll be too soon

The World’s Largest Airplane Is Getting Closer to Operation

The Stratolaunch Roc, which boasts a 385-foot wingspan, is designed to carry other aircraft

Oh Great, Change Fees and Other Airline Travel Annoyances Are Back

Some of those pandemic-based ticket waivers and credits are set to expire

Aerion's Supersonic Airliner Could Travel Between NYC and London in an Hour

The AS3 could have a big effect on commercial air travel

Person in Jetpack Spotted Near LAX “Again.” WTF?

The FBI is investigating a second jetpack incident in less than two months

All the New Rules and Regulations to Expect When You Finally Fly Again

Expect no booze but mandatory masks, plus new boarding procedures

This Is How Flights Will Change Post-Coronavirus

Prices, seating and safety measures will be upended

A Definitive Guide to Reclining Your Seat on an Airplane

The surprising consensus among travel and etiquette experts

In Defense of Voluntarily Checking a Bag

One of air travel's oldest traditions should be thought of as a luxury, not a burden

A Robot Just Passed Its Pilot’s Test With the FAA

The Air Force Research Laboratory's ROBOpilot is not an autopilot system

This Restored WWII Spitfire Has Begun a Circumnavigation of the Globe

The “Silver Spitfire” took off from the U.K. last week, will reach the U.S. soon