Savior of many a cramped pair of legs, the jet stream is well known for lopping roughly an hour off long haul west-to-east flights. But it's working especially hard for travelers in economy class ...

The polar night jet, the high-altitude winter wind that circles the Arctic, acts like a flywheel for the cold season in the ...

Air travel has changed significantly over the years. Advances in aircraft technology and navigation have allowed planes to reach destinations faster than ever. Natural forces also play a role, and ...