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How to Actually Enjoy Your Next Flight. (Or Just Not Hate It.)

Everything you need for a comfortable in-flight experience, from sleep advice to a refresh on passenger rights—and etiquette rules.

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Kimi Goffe

Read when you’ve got time to spare.

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‘Never a Reason to Take Off Your Socks’: A Flight Attendant’s 12 Etiquette Rules

With some common sense and courtesy, could flying be … pleasant?

How to Sleep on a Plane—Even if You’re in the Middle Seat

We asked the experts for their best tips and tricks.

You Should Work Out on Your Next Long Flight. Here’s How.

This isn’t about getting jacked or losing weight. It’s about staying active to avoid stiffness and bloat.

5 Steps to a Perfectly Packed Suitcase

Your trip will be easier—and cheaper—if you take less and pack efficiently.

16 Tips for Flying with Toddlers and Young Kids

Traveling with toddlers can be hard, at least if you're not properly prepared. Here, experienced flight attendants share their secrets for flying with young kids.

How Do I Avoid Catching COVID While Flying in 2023?

To reduce your odds of infection, you can turn to the familiar precautions from early in the pandemic – you know, the ones that many people no longer follow.

Put Your Face in Airplane Mode

Masking only at the start and end of every flight will do a lot to keep you safe.

The Best Gear to Make Long Flights Less Miserable

Can foot slings and Bluetooth eye masks make flying in economy feel like first class? We tried eight pieces of gear to find out.

The Airline Passenger Rights Everyone Should Know

You should know what you’re entitled to the next time you’re bumped, delayed, or trapped on the tarmac.

BONUS READ: Here’s How to Book a Trip Without Losing Your Mind

Why the travel industry feels tougher to navigate than it used to—plus, how to overcome common travel booking challenges.