Ever wondered what that hole is for?

If you're team window seat, you've probably stared out at the clouds a thousand times without giving a second thought to that small dot at the bottom center of your window. It's small enough to ignore ...

Close up of a tiny hole in an airplane window. Known as breather or bleed holes, these tiny holes help with cabin pressurization and keep the windows clear. Wilbur and Orville Wright—the brothers ...

We've long espoused the benefits of booking the window seat, but spend enough time there, looking out of that more-or-less 9-by-12.5 inch quasi-rectangle, and you'll begin to notice some things. How ...