Flying at high altitudes poses difficulties for commercial aircraft ... Flying at such heights also allows aircraft to soar ...

But just how high do planes fly? And why do they have to stay at a set altitude?  We reached out to Theodore Kyrazis, a JetBlue captain and retired U.S. Air Force F-15 pilot, to find out. Read on for ...

airplanes wouldn't need to fly above 3,000 feet — even the Burj Khalifa could be avoided at that height. However, commercial airliners typically cruise at around 35,000 feet, and private jets ...

Private jets prioritize speed and efficiency, often flying at altitudes above commercial traffic to avoid congestion. They take off from smaller airports with less congestion, reducing time spent ...

Contrails, or condensation trails, are thin streaks of cloud ... above earth where there is less air traffic. However, like modern commercial aircraft creating more contrails compared to lower ...