Close up of a tiny hole in an airplane window. Known as breather or bleed holes, these tiny holes help with cabin pressurization and keep the windows clear. Wilbur and Orville Wright—the brothers ...

It’s important to keep an open blind. Having the window shade open during takeoff and landing might seem like an unnecessary nuisance. However, there’s an important safety reason for this seemingly ...

If you’ve ever had a window seat on a plane, you might have noticed a tiny hole at the bottom of each windowpane. But what’s the purpose of it? TRAVELBOOK explains why these holes are essential in two ...