I was a pilot at Delta for 30 years — and captained everything from the Boeing 727 to the Airbus A350. These were the best and hardest moments of my career.

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Retired Delta captain Mark Stevens in front of an A350.
Retired Delta pilot Mark Stevens flew for the airline for about 30 years, ending his career as an Airbus A350 captain.

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Flight attendants 'hot bed' to deal with sporadic shifts – but an insider says the practice is in a legal gray zone

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Flight attendants walking.
Flight attendants often stay at "crash pads" to handle sporadic work schedules.

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Emirates is spending over $1 billion to continue flying its A380s, a mammoth jet famous for its onboard shower and bar. See inside the superjumbo.

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Emirates A380 at the Dubai Airshow in 2023.
Emirates A380.

Emirates

Be warned: Flights are getting bumpier

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Illustration of a plane tray table with spilled food.
Air turbulence is on the rise. And it's going to make flights a whole lot bumpier.

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United Airlines is introducing a free snack station on its newest planes

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A United Airlines plane lands at Newark Airport, with a widebody and narrowbody in the foreground, and the New York skyline in the background.
United Airlines planes at Newark Liberty International Airport.

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I tried Air New Zealand's 'Skynest' and think the cozy bunk bed will be a great sleep option for economy passengers as the carrier continues its long-haul growth

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Laying on Air New Zealand's Skynest.
The author trying out a Skynest demonstrator.

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European airlines are adding up to 2 hours to flights to go around Niger after the African nation suddenly closed its airspace

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Airlines detouring around Niger due to airspace closure.
Niger suddenly closed its airspace on Sunday and now European airlines are have to spend hours flying around the country on routes between Europe and souther Africa.

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French planemaker Dassault is building a brand new $53 million private jet and it's just inches from certification. Meet the Falcon 6X.

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Dassault Falcon 6X on display at the Paris airshow in June.
Dassault is building a brand new $53 million private jet called the Falcon 6X.

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I'm a former Delta flight attendant. Here are my 6 unwritten etiquette rules when it comes to flying.

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Flight attendant Natalie Rader
Flight attendant Natalie Rader says it's gross to wear just your socks to the bathroom.

Natalie Rader

The former acting head of the FAA is now overseeing safety at a new electric aircraft company — and it's a good sign for takeoff. Meet Archer's Midnight eVTOL.

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The author sitting inside Archer's Midnight eVTOL.
Insider's Taylor Rains sits aboard Archer Aviation's upcoming Midnight eVTOL.

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