The A330neo's cabin pressure is above 7,000 feet but below 8,000 feet. While the older Boeing 777 is typically pressurized to around 8,000 feet, the upcoming Boeing 777X will have a cabin pressure ...

If cabin pressure fails, the flight crew must prioritize oxygen and descend to a safe altitude. They should wear oxygen masks and start an emergency descent to 10,000 ft or the minimum safe altitude.

While flying at 35,000 feet, you may wonder how fresh, clean air circulates through a pressurized cabin. Unsurprisingly, manufacturers have spent decades mastering the complex process. Planes fly ...

Could a passenger unlock the door midflight? What would that mean for everyone onboard? An aviation safety expert shares the ...

That's where the bleed hole comes in, allowing for pressurized cabin air to pass between the two layers, gradually exerting most of the pressure on the outer layer.

At cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000 feet msl, all occupants of the aircraft, including passengers, must be provided with supplemental oxygen. Additionally, for pressurized cabin aircraft: ...

The combination of lower humidity and a pressurized cabin leads to dehydration — which “means things taste more bland,” said Henderson, who is based in New York.

Long-haul flights promise adventure, exploration or long-awaited reunions — but they come with a cost. The human body is not built to sit idle for hours in a pressurized cabin 35,000 feet above ...

The secondary purpose breather or bleed holes serve is to keep windows clear. “The hole allows moisture to evaporate,” ...

A travel expert revealed the science of why food and drinks taste different on a plane — and what he chooses to order once the beverage cart comes around.

I booked La Compagnie for the lie-flat seat but stayed for the unexpectedly chic, boutique airline experience — business class seats, elevated service, curated meals, and great pricing.