If you've flown on a plane, you may have been reminded to open the window shades during takeoff or landing. This seemingly unimportant routine plays a part in ensuring your safety during an emergency.

A theoretical astrophysicist has shed light on why being up in the sky doesn't necessarily give you the best view of the ...

A traveler boarded the plane for his five-hour flight to find ... Wall,” added another. One even drew a window on the photo, adding emojis of clouds, a parrot, a rooster and a UFO.

Aircraft windows have multiple layers for protection - rare incidents keep occurring with a few design differences. The shape of plane windows is the same for most commercial aircraft - large or ...