Many planes have small, black triangles above certain windows. Flight attendants use these windows to perform safety checks.

Airplane windows are rounded, and while that soft curve is pleasing design-wise, it might leave you wondering if square windows could offer passengers a more expansive view.

If you like to sit by the window on airplanes, you've no doubt noticed a small hole in the pane. Is having a hole in a plane window safe, and why is it there?

A teen's "wild" view from an airplane window of a complex Dallas freeway interchange has sparked a fierce debate about the merits of cars versus public transit.

The American Airlines plane was a Boeing 737, and its design features two seats on the left side that offer partial or no window view.

Many beleaguered travelers have flocked to social media to share their experiences sitting in a portal-less sky chair, which many have deemed the worst seat on the plane.

Why do airplane windows have holes? We asked aviation experts.

Is Aisle or Window Seat Better on an Airplane? The window seat gets you a spectacular view, but the aisle has more freedom of movement and a little extra legroom.