While air travel is undoubtedly one of the safest forms of transportation, you should always be mindful of your safety onboard, just in case there's an emergency. We asked pilots to share what steps they take as passengers to ensure they're prepared for an emergency, and they unanimously agreed on one tip: locate the emergency exit nearest you.

While air travel is undoubtedly one of the safest forms of transportation, you should always be mindful of your safety onboard, just in case there's an emergency. We asked pilots to share what steps they take as passengers to ensure they're prepared for an emergency, and they unanimously agreed on one tip: locate the emergency exit nearest you.

Frequent fliers, you know the routine. As your plane begins its final approach, flight attendants will walk through the aisles making sure seats are in the upright position — even if you're fast asleep. But why do you need to put your seat upright for takeoff and landing? Technically, it's the law.

Frequent fliers, you know the routine. As your plane begins its final approach, flight attendants will walk through the aisles making sure seats are in the upright position — even if you're fast asleep. But why do you need to put your seat upright for takeoff and landing? Technically, it's the law.

It’s great being able to access the internet or shoot a text and have no issues with connectivity, but the network that’s made that possible may now be delaying your flight.

Turning your phone on “airplane mode” once your plane is preparing for takeoff is a standard part of any frequent flier’s onboard routine. In airplane mode, your phone is disconnected from cellular networks, but you can still use the device — and even connect it to in-flight Wi-Fi if it’s available.

In the flurry of preparations before an international flight, there’s one essential item that demands unwavering attention: a passport. On the journey to the airport, that familiar ritual of checking and double-checking the passport’s location becomes second nature. This is a reassuring reminder that a global journey hinges on this small, but mighty document.

Every time I head to the airport for an international flight, I constantly check to make sure my passport is where it's supposed to be — even if I haven't touched it since the last time I looked. As any frequent traveler knows, your passport is your lifeline when going abroad.