Ever wondered why flight attendants insist your tray table be up for takeoff and landing? The real reason is a matter of life ...

Think the airplane bathroom is the grossest spot on board? Think again. A study reveals the ultimate germ hot spot is right ...

Airplane tray tables may soon get smarter, allowing travelers to plug personal tablets directly into the in-flight entertainment system or Wi-Fi, potentially opening another channel for advertisers to ...

Airlines love to push cushier seats, more legroom and seat-to-seat chatting to woo fliers to their brand, but what about tray tables? They’re not the sexiest selling point, but new designs with ...

With summer travel in full swing, airports are busier than ever and flights are fully booked. If you’re like most travelers, you’re probably bringing a personal bag with all your in-flight necessities ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David DiSalvo writes about science, tech and culture. We already know that planes are airborne petri dishes, and that one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While it may not always seem that way, everything that happens on an airplane is done with safety in mind — even stowing your tray ...