The Douglas DC-3 was mass produced during World War II. Today, one of the few still remaining transports passengers in Colombia’s jungle.
RALEIGH, NC — A passenger plane tragically crashed on the outskirts of Raleigh on Friday afternoon after no one told any of the passengers on board to "fly safe."
‘I HAVE TO PEE AND I’M AFRAID OF PLANE BATHROOMS’
Southwest Airlines reignited a long-held etiquette debate among travelers in a jesting post on Instagram Threads. Southwest Airlines posted June 30, , “You won’t get off the plane faster by standing up .001 seconds after the seatbelt sign turns off .” The post exploded on Threads, sparking people on both sides of the debate to weigh in. Many commenters explained that they get up more to stretch their legs than to potentially speed up deboarding time. “MaybeIneedtostretchmylegsaftersittinginyourcrampedplane,” one user said. Others argued that standing up and being ready to enter the aisle can speed up the painful process. “I HAVE TO PEE AND I’M AFRAID OF PLANE BATHROOMS ,” the top commenter said. …Open
'I HAVE TO PEE AND I'M AFRAID OF PLANE BATHROOMS'
During a routine examination of his credentials in 2025, investigators say they discovered "anomalies" in the pilot's licensing documentation.
Air New Zealand will soon add triple-tier bunk beds — but they come with strict rules.
More airlines are unveiling new ways to let coach fliers experience a bit of first-class comfort without breaking the bank, like Air New Zealand’s “Skynest” and United Airlines new “Relax Row.”
I recently hit 300 hours behind the yoke of two- and four-seater piston-powered airplanes — a nice little milestone for a recreational pilot. - In that time airborne, I've picked up lessons that carry over to everyday life. Some of my favorites: Stay ahead of the airplane. - In flying, that means handling tasks during low-workload times before things get busy: Get the latest weather report well before landing; set radios to the next frequency in advance; review your approach when you're still en route. - On the ground, keep a solid to-do list and calendar; break up big jobs into smaller tasks; plan your days and weeks ahead — with room for adjusting on the fly. Aviate, navigate, communicate. - In flying, the order of operations is…
Half the seats on Delta's new long-haul planes will be dedicated to premium customers.
A writer reports from inside the premium bubble, where there’s no such thing as too much, petty annoyances are nonexistent and the real world never intrudes.