Like many things when it comes to airports, the answer is complicated.

The board-by-group method isn't the most efficient way for passengers to get on a plane, but it does earn the airlines some extra cash.

Boarding a flight feels like the home stretch after security, yet plenty of folks still hit snags right at the gate. Gate ...

A missed connection at a major hub exposes debate over strict boarding cutoffs and airline discretion.

More and more airlines are forcing passengers to tag and gate-check their bag, just as they are about to board. Why flying ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Travelers have spent many years proving the honor system doesn't make for an orderly airplane boarding process, so now American ...