While Madeira is a dreamy holiday destination, arriving on the island can sometimes be an unsettling experience. Funchal Airport is considered one of the most dangerous in the world to fly into. It ...

— -- Question: On a recent flight from IAD to LAX, our flight attendant announced that the plane's flaps were not functioning and asked the passengers to assume an emergency position for landing.

Image Credit: Lance C. Broad - CCA SA 4.0/WikiCommons. Arguably, the two most difficult areas of airplane travel involve actually taking off and landing the plane. Of course, it also doesn’t help when ...

They say the journey is often more thrilling than the destination. Nowhere does that somewhat cliched quote ring truer than while flying — especially if you are touching down on challenging terrain.