Vintage photos show how flying first class has changed over the past 70 years
The luxury of the Golden Age of air travel is still alive and well in the first-class cabins of the world's leading airlines.
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Retired pilot explains how everyone survived the Toronto crash
Mark Stephens, a retired pilot, walks us through how a Delta Airlines plane crash-landed and flipped in Toronto with everyone onboard surviving.
Photos show how Air Force One has changed through the years
Nicknamed the "flying Oval Office," modern Air Force One planes are equipped with everything the president might need.
US airports hit new Thanksgiving records — without the expected chaos
FAA reports busiest Thanksgiving air travel yet, with 232,000 flights and minimal delays or cancellations, but potential snowstorms may disrupt plans.
Japan is giving free flights to international tourists, but it may backfire
Japan Airlines is giving free domestic flights for international tourists, but experts warn it may worsen overtourism in Tokyo and Kyoto.
The best times to book travel for the holidays, according to Google Flights
Google Flights recommends travelers purchase their Thanksgiving flights in early October, after which airfare will likely rise.
Air travel is rough. Here's how the government is trying to fix it.
Flying can be rough. It's gotten so bad the government is stepping in to try to make flying suck a little less. Here's how.
I flew Spirit Airlines for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised, but the new ticket system gives me pause.
Spirit Airlines is revamping its ticket system so travelers pay for bundles of extras, such as snacks, WiFi, and legroom.
Mayor Pete is actually making flying a little less miserable
From guaranteed refunds to no-surprise baggage fees, a host of new rules could make your next flight a little less miserable.
A first officer fainted during a flight to Lisbon. It's a reminder why commercial airplanes should always have 2 pilots.
An easyJet pilot fainted during a flight from London to Lisbon on Saturday. The incident shows why it's important to have two pilots on board.
Southwest Airlines blames the boiling summer heat for exploding soda cans that have injured 20 flight attendants
The sweltering summer heat has caused an unexpected problem for flight attendants: exploding soda cans. More than a dozen have been injured.
The 5 US airports with the longest walks to the gate — and the 5 airports with the shortest
Most airports are designed to get passengers to spend money rather than for efficiency.
Luxury air travel is on the rise. Experts say you don't have to be rich to experience it.
You don't have to be rich to fly private or premium, according to travel industry experts who spoke to BI.
A travel host who flies 100,000 miles a year says airport lounges are overrated
Travel expert Samantha Brown has access to airport lounges around the world. She rarely uses them because terminals are more fun and less stressful.
A group of Swifties missed out on seeing the Eras Tour after a bird flew into their plane
Kathryn Gallagher told BI she could afford the Eras Tour by working two jobs. But she missed the show after a bird struck her plane.
How to actually enjoy your time at the airport, according to a travel host who flies 100,000 miles a year
Travel expert Samantha Brown loves spending time at the airport. If you follow her tips on arrival time and exploring terminals, you may too.
What you should do if a fellow passenger on a plane insists you switch seats, according to travel experts
There's a heated discussion on social media about when and when not to switch seats with fellow passengers on a plane. Here's what experts say.
The best and worst airports to have a layover, according to a travel expert who flies 200,000 miles a year
Travel expert Gilbert Ott revealed which airports make for the best and worst layovers, stressing the benefits of connecting through airline hubs.
People assumed James Corden was yelling at airport staff in a viral photo — but a passenger says he was actually helping travelers stranded by an emergency landing
Former "Late Late Show" host James Corden helped stranded British Airways passengers in Portugal after the plane had to make an emergency landing.
Bette Nash, who held the Guinness World Record for the longest-serving flight attendant, dies at 88
Nash got her first job as a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines in 1957, when Dwight D. Eisenhower was in the White House.