Cockpit barriers are required to stay sealed during flight, but oftentimes passengers can get a glimpse inside while boarding Passengers can often catch a glimpse inside the cockpit while boarding a ...

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 ...

You might be surprised to see large passenger airliners with cockpit windows that open. Here's why some cockpit windows open, and how it's done safely.