Preparing for travel is supposed to be an exciting time. While the idea might entice some, for others it can be stressful – and, for plus-size travelers, there's more to that. There's worrying about ...

For many people, air travel often involves a seat belt that doesn’t fit. Some travelers find they need to get a seat belt extender: a piece that goes between the belt and the buckle to help the two ...

correctionA previous version of this article misattributed a quote from the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. The quote was from the group's president, Sara Nelson. This article has been corrected ...

More than six decades ago, when the federal standards on the strength of airplane seats and seat belts were written, government regulations specified that seats be designed for a passenger weight of ...