Safety when flying is always the top priority for both passengers and airlines. The aviation industry has made significant advancements in aircraft technology and safety measures over the years.

When plane crashes happen, like the tragic event in India on Thursday, people often wonder if there's a safest seat onboard. On Air India flight 171, the safest seat appeared to be 11A, because its ...

LONDON (Reuters) -The survival of a passenger who escaped through an exit door seconds after his Air India flight crashed killing everyone else on board has prompted speculation over whether his seat, ...

I still remember my first real panic moment on a flight. Somewhere over the Midwest, we hit turbulence so rough that the ...

While air travel remains one of the safest ways to move from place to place, tragedies sometimes happen to remind us that no system is entirely foolproof. The world was shaken recently by the deadly ...

There is no single "safest seat" on a plane, as crash dynamics and external factors play a significant role in survivability. Sitting near an exit row may improve survival chances in certain crash ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- With many recent high-profile crashes and other incidents involving aircraft, some people are feeling uneasy about flying. In fact, online searches for "Is it safe to fly?" are ...

It’s the age-old question of passengers—where is the safest place one can sit on a plane? While people often prioritize leg-room or proximity to the bathroom when it comes to air travel, others may ...