Commercial aviation has changed global travel, making it possible to cross entire continents in a fraction of the time it once took. From the early days of the Wright brothers, airplanes have become ...

Imagine this: Stick your hand out of the window of a car that travels at around 60 mph, and you will notice how lift is being produced as you twist your hand up and down. As the car accelerates, you ...

Age requirements and fees vary for unaccompanied minors. Some airlines allow children as young as 12 to fly alone. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you ...

Craig Merrett receives funding from the Office of Naval Research and L3Harris. He is affiliated with the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics, and is a licensed professional engineering ...

If you’re a frequent flier, you may barely pay attention to the routine stages of flight. Still, you know the basics: After takeoff, the airplane climbs for the first 15 to 20 minutes before reaching ...

Sending your kids to visit Grandma, but can’t travel with them? Most major airlines allow children to fly without a parent or guardian through unaccompanied minors policies at airports, including in ...