The Boeing 737 is one of the most widely used commercial aircraft in the world, forming the backbone of short and medium-haul operations for Airlines across the globe. Its popularity stems from a balance of efficiency, reliability, and relatively low operating costs compared to larger aircraft. However, determining exactly how much it costs to operate […]
Readers of this article may have their own informed opinions about which airlines have the best in-flight entertainment. For this list, the top five winners of Skytrax’s World’s Best In-Flight Entertainment 2025 awards will be listed. As a travel tip, in-flight entertainment is much better when using high-quality headphones.
Updated to reflect crime, swimming-related risks, and information on traveling with firearms and ammunition. Exercise increased caution due to crime. Country Summary: Violent crime—like armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults—can occur anywhere in The Bahamas. Most crime occurs in Nassau and Freeport on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands. Stay alert in the “Over the Hill” area […]
News in brief: First Starlink installation on Aer Lingus is now live Aer Lingus has become the second airline at IAG to launch Starlink wi-fi, just over a week after British Airways. This should come as no surprise given that the Starlink contract was signed at group level by IAG for all its constituent airlines […]
Many of the fastest fighter jets in service today are from the Cold War era and remain critical tools in modern air forces, where top speeds exceeding Mach 2 still shape interception doctrine, deterrence strategy, and rapid-response capability. Aircraft designed in the 1970s, such as the MiG-31 (Mach 2.83) and F-15 (Mach 2.5), continue to […]
As we’ve covered on HfP in the past, Lufthansa has spent many years trying to claim that its miles have no value. This isn’t because they are hard to redeem (although premium availability is tighter post covid) but because it has been hit by various legal claims under German law. Lufthansa had a problem. It […]
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New York-based JetBlue Airways has announced it will hike its checked bag fees, following the increase in operational costs as steeper fuel costs hit airlines and consumers. JetBlue’s additional bag fee increase starts at around $4, with the first checked bag for off-peak flights increasing from $35 to $39.
News in brief: Get a possible €60 of Accor points from a single stay Accor has released what is, on the face of it, a very generous promotion. You will receive 3,000 bonus ALL Accor points, worth €60 off a future stay, with your next 2+ night stay. Full details and registration are here. However, […]
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