Cockpit barriers are required to stay sealed during flight, but oftentimes passengers can get a glimpse inside while boarding CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Passengers can often catch a glimpse ...

Traveling on an airplane is full of mysteries, like why you need to keep the shades open during takeoff and landing. Luckily, one of the secrets that pilots keep from passengers is a mystery we can ...

While boarding a plane, you may have noticed the cockpit door is often kept open—and there's actually a pretty straightforward reason. If you’ve ever looked toward the front of the plane while ...