A recent viral TikTok video featuring a veteran pilot has shed light on a little-known aspect of air travel history – why airplane windows are round instead of square. Captain Steve, an experienced ...

Next time you’re sitting by the window on a flight, take a closer look at the glass. Near the bottom, there’s a tiny hole—so small you might never notice it unless you’re really looking. It might seem ...

When you glance out your airplane window at 30,000 feet, that curved little portal seems like a simple design choice. But the reason it is round has nothing to do with style. It is the result of one ...

Mention windows on a plane to most travelers, and their minds usually jump to the age-old debate: window or aisle? (For me, the answer is quite obviously window.) But the topic curves in a different ...

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 ...

When it comes to airplane windows, it’s not hip to be square. The shape of airplane windows might seem arbitrary, but there’s actually a grim reason behind their design, according to air experts. They ...

Airplane windows might seem ordinary, but they are as much of an engineering marvel as the rest of a modern aircraft. These windows are made of three layers of material to facilitate the plane's ...

You’re buckled in, tray table up, ready for takeoff, when you glance out the window and spot something strange: a tiny hole in the glass. Cue the panic. Is the window broken? You’re not alone. A ...

A unique plane feature has sparked a colorful discussion among users on Reddit, where a photo of it was shared in a viral post. Reddit user Gone_Mads shared an image of a plane interior in a post with ...

A shattered window is not rare in everyday situations, as windows crack all the time due to impact or sudden temperature changes. A broken office or home window can cause minor discomfort, allowing ...