Close up of a tiny hole in an airplane window. Known as breather or bleed holes, these tiny holes help with cabin pressurization and keep the windows clear. Wilbur and Orville Wright—the brothers ...

Keep your eyes peeled and your phone handy the next time you fly. In this occasional series we explore the world at 37,000 feet. In this cellphone photo, northern lights dance outside the window while ...

Next time you're on a flight, look just above the windows, and you might spot a small black triangle sticker. Most passengers never notice them — they're easy to miss, just like the tiny holes in the ...

Some airplane window seats lack windows due to seat configurations that don’t align with the fixed window placements built into the aircraft fuselage. Airlines often adjust seat pitch to add more rows ...

Known as breather or bleed holes, these tiny holes help with cabin pressurization and keep the windows clear. Wilbur and Orville Wright—the brothers credited with piloting the first successful flight ...