Flying has a way of turning small choices into big feelings. A seat selection. An armrest. A snack with a strong smell.

A passener in a seat positioned between two windows. Some airplane window seats lack windows due to seat configurations that don’t align with the fixed window placements built into the aircraft ...

Flight attendants may require window shades to be up during takeoff and landing for passenger safety. Open windows let passengers and crew quickly see hazards outside and help first responders assess ...

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 ...