But you’re more likely to have heard of Steffen, a professor at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, in a very different context: as a student of the airplane boarding process. Years ago ...

When boarding an airplane, convenience and comfort typically top most passengers’ priority lists. However, certain commonly used amenities and areas may harbor more risks than you realize.

While the danger of catching a cold in an airplane is present, Ren says that the chance exists before your boarding group even gets called. Ride sharing services transport hundreds of strangers each ...

Good airplane etiquette will make the skies a whole lot friendlier. Here's what you need to know before boarding your next flight. If you’ve flown anywhere recently or even simply scrolled your ...

Some TikTok users have shared videos about tapping an airplane before boarding. "How many of you guys, when you're getting on a plane, … tap the plane or do the Sign of the Cross or, like ...

Boarding an airplane is inherently awkward. After fighting off "gate lice," being whacked by backpacks, and sacrificing personal space for overhead space, you finally sit down and get comfortable.

There are few experiences in travel more painful than simply boarding a plane. Passengers oscillate between meandering and elbowing into the line in cramped disarray. And this isn’t just ...