Business Traveller

The leading magazine for the corporate traveller. We aim to save you money and make your travelling life easier. Each edition has the latest news from airlines, airports, hotels and car hire companies, reviews of the latest gadgets, technology and accessories and destinations pieces - where to stay, what to eat, what to see, and how to behave, all delivered by our own writers and journalists around the world. In addition, loyalty programs are examined, deals and promotions collected and feature stories cover a wide range of issues such as health, security, technology, golf, automotive, financial and buying property. With editorial staff based in our offices around the globe we are uniquely placed to ensure that our different editions reflect the needs of our readers locally.

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British Airways and AA open Bridge Bar at JFK's Greenwich Lounge

UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme to be in place by end of 2024

JetBlue to launch New York-Paris route on June 29

Virgin Atlantic joins SkyTeam

LUFTHANSA AND SWISS UNVEIL NEW CABINS

Qantas unveils A350 business and first class seating prototypes

AUSTRIAN BRINGING BACK FLYING CHEFS

HILTON BRIGHTON METROPOLE UNVEILS £26 MILLION REFURB

New routes and resumptions for Qatar Airways

IAG agrees new deal to acquire Air Europa

VIRGIN ATLANTIC LAUNCHES REWARD SEAT CHECKER TOOL

INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT • Our tips to make time fly by

NEW ROUTES: BELFAST CITY-ISLE OF MAN

LOST IN TRANSLATION

AIR MILES

Slow but luxe

United sets up SAF fund

CIRCULAR STYLE

FORAY INTO THE FOREST

LIFE'S AMENITIES

Recycle and reuse

JetBlue enables passengers to purchase SAF

MOXY WILLIAMSBURG OPENS IN NEW YORK

CARLTON CANNES REOPENS

TIME OUT Our pick of events taking place around the world

TOP CONCERNS • UK business travellers reveal their top ten travel concerns in 2023.

WIN A STAY AT REETHI BEACH RESORT MALDIVES

Home suite home

Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND IDEAS

The A380 superjumbo update • As demand for flights soars post-pandemic, the giant bird is back. In this round-up, Business Traveller has the latest on A380 fleets across all 14 operators

PREPARING FOR TOMORROW • As Abu Dhabi aims to become a powerhouse in the region’s MICE sector, we look at how it’s building a holistic ecosystem that appeals to both domestic and international businesses

KEY EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN 2023

SYSTEM UPDATE • Whether you need a laptop with some serious power or a super lightweight model to take on the road, we round up some stellar tech solutions

Cheers to the winners • Celebrating another fantastic awards ceremony with industry friends and plenty of wine

Can the rail-air solution take off? • As environmental concerns loom large, shorter flights are being called into question and passengers encouraged to take the train instead

How many pilots fly a plane? • Our undercover pilot explains why a minimum of two pilots are still needed to fly a plane, and why there may be four…

Sicilian splendour • Stunning views, homegrown delicacies and a few rounds of golf at the Verdura Resort offer an idyllic weekend escape

SINGAPORE • Your sightseeing adventure starts before you leave the airport and ends with sustainable cocktails

Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER business class LONDON-TOKYO

Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

One&Only Cape Town

Page 8 London

Meliá Chiang Mai

Our guide to… tourist...