AVIATION

A flight attendant pouring a passenger champagne on a Pan Am flight.

Pan Am Video Highlights the Luxurious Early Days of Commercial Flight

From spacious lounge areas to high-end meals, the average air traveler could expect a luxurious experience while flying Pan American in the 1950s.

Amelia Earhart was a major influence on modern fashion.

Sky Fashion: Amelia Earhart's Clothing Line

Amelia Earhart was a pioneer in the air, but she also had a knack for progressive women's clothing in a line she designed.

The Best Airlines in the U.S. and the World

Whether you're traveling internationally or domestically, these are the best airlines to fly with in 2021.

Mattel Just Released A New Fighter-Pilot Barbie Inspired By Top Gun: Maverick

Mattel just released a special-edition "Top Gun: Maverick" Barbie doll, inspired by the long-awaited sequel.

Astronaut Alan Shepard wears his pressure suit for the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) flight, the first American crewed spaceflight.

13 Facts about Astronaut Alan Shepard, the First American in Space

Fifty years ago, Alan Shepard became the first astronaut to hit a golf ball on the moon. Read on for more facts about trailblazing career at NASA.

United's male-only flights lasted from 1953 to 1970. In addition to women, children were also banned from boarding.

Sexism at 40,000 Feet: When United Banned Women From Boarding Their Men-Only 'Executive' Flights

From 1953 to 1970, United Airlines offered a daily flight out of New York that catered exclusively to male passengers. The National Organization for Women (NOW) was having none of it.

This metaphor doesn't mean what you think it means.

Where Does the Term 'Pushing the Envelope' Come From?

Anyone exceeding established boundaries of business, art, or safety is said to be 'pushing the envelope.' Why?