A small seating choice can make a big difference in how relaxed, rested, and comfortable your flight feels, especially on ...

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

Moving to an empty seat on a plane without permission can result in a surcharge. Airlines use assigned seating to calculate the aircraft's weight and balance for safety. Premium seats, like those with ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Whether it’s for vacation, for business, to see a concert or a ballgame, Alaskans constantly are in the market for a travel bargain. The Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu is credited with saying, “A journey ...

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

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." ...

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 ...