The deadly accident led to the establishment of the FAA.

Here’s what you need to know the next time you fly.

There are a few good rules of thumb.

A former flight attendant from Toronto has pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court in connection with a fraud scheme reminiscent of the 2002 Steven Spielberg film, Catch Me If You Can.

Strong-smelling, messy, or bulky foods can create problems for fellow passengers even when they are permitted through security. Travel experts recommend simple, non-perishable snacks, secure containers, and considerate timing when eating on board.

There’s more going on with that window shade than you might think.

Your carry-on roller bag made it through security just fine. You packed it yourself, it fits the size limit, and it’s riding overhead for the whole flight – that’s the plan, anyway. On roughly 30% of full flights, a carry-on gets gate-checked, and when that happens, the bag you thought was staying in the cabin disappears into the cargo hold.

It feels like basic hospitality, like the aviation equivalent of a host greeting you at a restaurant. But that brief interaction is doing a lot more than it seems.