You've probably seen an airplane window break in a movie and the catastrophic effect that can have, but what really happens ...

In the age of travel content and in-flight snapshots, airplane windows have become part of the flying experience. But if ...

It's called a bleed hole. And it prevents your airplane window from blowing out. That's because the air pressure inside the plane is so much greater than outside, which would cause any normal ...

If the plane has to make an emergency landing, having window shades open helps fire and rescue crews see what's going on inside the aircraft. Read more: Stunning Vehicles In Tom Cruise's ...

Ever fly close to the storm and worry about that flash outside your window ... Modern aircraft are designed to let electrical charges run through without affecting critical systems inside.

We asked the FAA why it's there, and they assured us it's totally safe. Here's why there are tiny holes in airplane windows. Follow TI: On Facebook More from Transportation If you've ever sat in ...