AVIATION

A male greater sage-grouse performing his mating display.

How Grand Teton National Park Is Using Papier-Mâché Birds to Protect the Greater Sage-Grouse

Greater sage-grouse are at risk near Jackson Hole Airport—but handmade decoys are guiding them to safer ground.

Consider arriving at the airport earlier if you don‘t have a REAL ID.

Missed the REAL ID Deadline? Here’s What You Need to Know to Fly Without One

Starting Wednesday, May 7, standard IDs will make going through airport security a bigger hassle. The TSA recommends getting to the airport earlier than usual to ensure you board your flight on time.

Flying is a major test of fate for many people.

The 10 Best Airlines for Nervous Fliers

Discover the most anxiety-friendly airlines, with features like meditation resources, roomy seats, and top-tier safety ratings.

Spirit is considered the best U.S. airline, according to WalletHub.

How the Country’s Biggest Airlines Rank in 2025

WalletHub compared 11 U.S. airlines using 14 metrics—from cancellations to in-flight comfort—to reveal the best options for travelers.

Helicopters on a resupply mission during the Vietnam War.

6 Ways Aircraft Changed the Course of the Vietnam War

Aviation played a huge role in how the Vietnam War rolled out—after all, there’s a reason the conflict is also known as “The Helicopter War.”

Passengers aren’t always referred to as passengers.

Why Do We Refer to Airplane and Ship Passengers as ‘Souls’?

Hearing the phrase ‘souls on board’ usually portends bad news. Why do we use it?

Why You Should Always Wear Your Seatbelt While Flying—No Matter What the Sign Says

Anyone worried about aviation safety should strap in. Literally.

A mom introduced a way to keep kids busy during flights—and it involves tape.

The Reason You Should Pack Painter’s Tape When Flying With Kids

Find out how a simple roll of tape can keep kids busy on flights.

Get ready to ease your travel woes with these new features from Google.

Google Now Lets You Track Hotel Prices Just Like Flights

Google is expanding its price-tracking feature from flights to hotels, making it easier to catch a bargain.

The “Airport Theory” is just another way to stress you out during your travels.

Why Travelers Should Be Wary of “Airport Theory”

Traveling is stressful, and subscribing to “Airport Theory” will only make things worse.

Which destination does your state want to travel to?

Every State’s Dream Travel Destination, Mapped

Discover the most searched vacation destinations in the U.S., from tropical beaches to overseas adventures.

Flags on planes need to adhere to specific standards.

Why Are Some Flags Painted Backwards on Airplanes?

Depicting the mirror image of a flag on aircraft is done for a very specific (and very patriotic) reason.

Bessie Coleman, the Black Cherokee Woman Pilot Who Made Aviation History

No aviation schools in America would teach Bessie Coleman how to fly in the 1920s. So, she sailed to France and became the first African American and the first Native American woman to earn a pilot's license.

Eugene Bullard, the World’s First Black Fighter Pilot

Eugene Bullard survived some of the deadliest battles in history and became the world’s first Black fighter pilot—all before the age of 30.

Cat was mistakenly left on a plane and made three trips

Cat Forgotten on Plane Completes Three International Trips in 24 Hours

A family‘s pet cat was mistakenly left on a flight, leading to a cross-country journey from Melbourne to New Zealand and back.

Turning off all those notifications can be a game-changer.

Airplane Mode vs. Do Not Disturb Mode: What’s the Difference?

Are the airplane and Do Not Disturb modes on your smartphone really all that different? Discover the benefits of these two settings and how they diverge.

Judy Garland’s stand-in for ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is still alive today.

Meet Caren Marsh Doll, the Oldest Living Cast Member of ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Caren Marsh Doll was Judy Garland’s stand-in for ‘The Wizard of Oz’. At age 105, she’s one of the last living actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood.