Business Travel

Business Travel looks at all areas of traveling when on company business, from navigating airports, through hotel reviews to travel tips.

British Airways Club World on GCC flights next year
British Airways launched its Club World offering for business travellers at an elaborate event at the Burj Al Arab recently. But this comfortable flat bed service will not be fully introduced to Gulf services until the end of 2008, and has a size of TV screen similar to that available in Economy Class on other flights today.
Thursday, November 22 - 2007 at 18:05 |

Review: Intercontinental, Jeddah
Saudi Arabia is not considered one of the easiest locations to visit on business, requiring visas and letters of sponsorship for most people. But while getting there may involve some hassle, that doesn't mean the experience once there is bad.
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, November 14 - 2007 at 14:33 |

Review: Virgin Atlantic, Upper Class
Virgin Atlantic has come a long way since its inaugural flight to Newark in 1984. The carrier has become the UK's second biggest airline operating flights to 27 destinations around the globe.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, November 07 - 2007 at 01:16 |

Qatar Airways predicts planes powered by natural gas and electricity
Natural gas, electric planes, air taxis and air limousines are all developments passengers can expect to see over the coming years, as companies try to capture a bigger share of the booming airline industry, but marry that with concerns about the environment.
Middle East: Tuesday, October 30 - 2007 at 09:18 |

How to fast track through airports
Flight delays and security hassles at airports can test the patience of even the heartiest of travelers. Unfortunately, some delays are inevitable and there will be times when nothing can be done to mitigate them.
Middle East: Tuesday, October 23 - 2007 at 11:45 |

Review: Marriott Royal Aurora, Moscow
Moscow is still short of five-star hotels for the business and leisure traveller. Prices are often higher than hotel standards. But the Royal Aurora manages to combine an excellent location behind the Red Square with Marriott service levels and discounted prices that are reasonable by comparison to other Moscow hotels.
Russia: Tuesday, October 16 - 2007 at 15:54 |

Emirates halves Dubai flight-times to Brazil
Last week Emirates became the first Middle Eastern airline to offer services to South America, drastically slashing travel times between the two regions. The new routeing is reminiscent of the Dubai carrier's arrival down under in Australia 11 years ago, and could lead to an even bigger growth in trade with the UAE.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, October 08 - 2007 at 11:01 |

Passenger numbers signal healthy returns for Boeing
While Boeing and Airbus are locked in a fierce battle over who can own a larger slice of the global aircraft market, Boeing has managed, for now at least, to grab a lion's share of the Gulf market. Drew Magill, Director of Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, explains how Boeing has achieved its success in the Gulf and how it plans to keep its edge over its rival.
Middle East: Wednesday, October 03 - 2007 at 09:29 |