I spoke to experts and reached out to the EPA to get to the bottom of an age-old rumor that airplane water can be dangerous to your health.
Author: Zach Wichter, USA TODAY
Low staffing, more close calls: FAA responds to increased scrutiny on aviation safety
The Federal Aviation Administration insists flying is still extremely safe and improvements are being made even as near miss numbers rise.
Ready for takeoff: JetBlue, Breeze, Frontier and Play post end-of-summer sales
Low cost carriers want to get you going as the weather turns cooler. Here are the end-of-summer deals they’re offering.
1 family, 3 damaged wheelchairs while flying: Travel needs ‘complete overhaul’ they say
Two flights and three incidents of wheelchair damage highlight how tough air travel is for flyers with disabilities.
Renting a car can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know ahead of time.
If you’re renting a car for your next trip, here are the things you need to know, and what you should look into, before you go.
Who gets the seat upgrade if only one is offered? What most flyers do | Cruising Altitude
Research shows people traveling together like to sit together, even if it means a less luxurious experience. Here’s why.
Doctor charged with masturbating, exposing himself in front of minor on Hawaiian Airlines flight
Sudipta Mohanty was arrested and charged with masturbating and exposing himself to a minor on a Hawaiian Airlines flight last spring.
Loss of cabin pressure caused oxygen masks to deploy on American Airlines flight
An American Airlines regional flight had its oxygen masks deploy and made a rapid descent in response to a pressurization issue in the cabin.
‘Food out of my children’s mouth’: How airline wheelchair damage can go beyond travel
Maceo Carter said the damage his wheelchair received on an American Airlines flight prevented him from working for two weeks.
‘I just don’t want to travel’: Wheelchair user discouraged by repeat damage while flying
Kim Harrison was traveling to Washington, D.C. to advocate for improvements to mobility. Her wheelchair was damaged by Southwest Airlines on the way.