Author: John Cox, Special to USA TODAY

Capt. John Cox answers questions about whether to cancel travel to Asia and what can be done to protect babies from
coronavirus while flying.

This week, Retired US Airways pilot John Cox explains ice fog, or supercooled droplets that form fog when the temperature is below 32℉.

This week, Capt. John Cox answers your questions about recovering data from the “black box” and why planes turn at very low altitudes.

Retired US Airways pilot John Cox looks back on his most memorable Christmases while flying and reveals how flight crews celebrate the holidays.

Retired US Airways pilot John Cox discusses the pros and cons of Boeing and Airbus planes and what the 737 Max grounding means for future aircraft.

John Cox answers questions about whether pilots can request a different runway than the one assigned and how they train to fly into new airports.

Retired pilot John Cox explains how a hijacking code got entered erroneously and how air traffic control and authorities handle potential crises.

This week, John Cox explains the process of getting certified on a new aircraft after yours is retired and the timeline for making captain.

While it may seem silly to fly a nearly-empty plane, airlines do it anyway because the flight needs to be somewhere the next day or to move cargo.