The biggest challenge that American Airlines is currently facing is that its two chief competitors, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, are both spending a lot more on cabins in order to try to attract higher-spending customers. Both rivals have turned the passenger experience into a core part of their revenue strategy, all while American […]
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has unveiled one of the more eye-catching special liveries seen so far this year: an Airbus A330-300 painted in an all-blue 80th anniversary color scheme. The aircraft marks the start of SAS’ 80th year of operations and is designed to celebrate eight decades of linking Scandinavia with the wider world.
The Boeing 747 freighter remains one of the most recognizable and capable cargo aircraft in global aviation. Even after production ended in 2023, it continues to play a critical role in long-haul cargo operations, moving everything from industrial machinery to e-commerce shipments across continents. In 2026, however, determining how much one costs is far less […]
Reconsider travel to Colombia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and natural disasters. Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Violent crime is common in many areas of Colombia, including murder, assault, and robbery. Other crimes, such as drugging, extortion, kidnapping, and armed break-ins—including at hotels and other places tourists stay—also occur frequently […]
Welcome to our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions currently running. All of the information in this article can also be found on our ‘Hotel Offers’ page which contains details of all of the current offers, together with links to our major articles on each hotel scheme. However, a positive response from readers – especially […]
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The Bombardier CRJ200 is infamous for being an unpleasant plane to fly on. The jets are cramped with only one lavatory, and there’s no Wi-Fi or onboard entertainment. Furthermore, the CRJ200’s overhead bins are small, and there are only 50 economy seats with no first class. This is also true of the Embraer ERJ-145, but […]
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 […]