Here are three tell-tale signs that will help you know an Airbus from a Boeing. First, look at the wing tips. If they have a “shark” – a distinctive cross-piece that goes both above and below the wing – you are looking at an Airbus. Second, look at the nose. …

No, not at all. Last week the International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued a proposal that said the optimum size for carry-on luggage is 21.5″ x 13.5″ x 7.5″. This was calculated as the way to divvy up the available space so that all passengers on the plane have room …

Most people aren’t too bothered by jetlag on flights that cross fewer than 4 time zones, but on longer flights it can be a bit of a drag. The general rule of thumb is that it takes 1/2 day per time zone to recover when flying east to west and …