In Reader’s Digest’s new series, “Is It Really Rude to…,” Charlotte Hilton Andersen tackles low-stakes etiquette questions ...

WestJet announced Friday it is canceling a new aircraft layout plan that involved adding more seats to some of its planes.

There may also be advantages and disadvantages that passengers may not think about, but a flight attendant would know when ...

WestJet, Canada’s second-largest carrier, backpedaled on a new seating plan after videos of crammed travelers went viral on ...

There is no single "safest seat" on a plane, as crash dynamics and external factors play a significant role in survivability. Sitting near an exit row may improve survival chances in certain crash ...

A great flight can set the tone for what's to come on your vacation—so why not do everything in your power to ensure your travels at 30,000 feet are as good as they can be? It all begins by picking ...

A flyer’s recent experience on a trip has garnered thousands of reactions and sparked a debate about airplane seat reclining. Posting in the “r/delta” Reddit forum, the user described flying home to ...

Cruising Altitude is a weekly column about air travel. Have a suggestion for a future topic? Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page. Not all airplane seats are created ...

Reddit users could not see the issue with the seat, with one saying it offers "more comfort than I’ve had on a plane in 30 years." ...