Airplane

This is perhaps one of the most familiar instructions on a flight, but also one of the most important. Here is how the seat position can affect the chance of being injured in an accident and the speed of evacuation from the plane.

Thought the tray table was the problem? It turns out the most contaminated surface on the plane is actually something else, and most of us forget to disinfect it. A microbiologist reveals which spots must be cleaned, and where you should never store your passport and headphones.

A nap before a flight from New York to Los Angeles turned into a heated confrontation in first class after a passenger occupied another's seat and refused to move because her own seat was broken. The viral video has sparked a debate over seat rights and upgrades.