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Looking to kick back with a good book or catch some Zs on your next flight? That may not happen if a new idea from Virgin Atlantic catches on.

Airplane food isn’t exactly cuisine reserved for the discerning palette, but it gets the job done. However, you might want to think twice before noshing on plane food and not because of nutritional concerns.

There is nothing quite like being catapulted 40,000 feet into the air and feeling the effects of a high pressure, high altitude beer buzz while being shuttled at top speed across the great American skies.

If you think airport security screenings are already too invasive, you probably won’t like this. Within the next couple of years, the Department of Homeland Security will begin using laser-based molecular scanners at airports and border crossings. And what they reveal could surprise you.

If you’re starting to plan your summer vacation, you may think buying your plane tickets months ahead of time is a cost-saving move. But according to a new study, that may not necessarily be true.

If you’ve ever bought a plane ticket and wound up paying far more than the touted fare, the Department of Transportation is here to help. Starting January 24, airlines will be required to include all government taxes and fees in their advertised prices.

If you’re planning to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, be prepared to have trouble finding open seats, pay a premium when you do and fly on a packed plane. Industry insiders say that, because of high costs and lower bookings, airlines have had to increase ticket prices and reduce the number of available seats.