October 2009
Abu Dhabi's ambitious plans for the future, and destination reports on San Francisco and Jakarta. Plus US airlines go fully flat, 21 ways to survive long-haul in economy, and five cities to cycle inIn this issue...
Tried and Tested
Hotel check: St Regis San Francisco
San Francisco, US — full story »
Hotel check: Schlosshotel Chaste
Scuol, Switzerland — full story »
Hotel check: JW Marriott Hong Kong
Hong Kong — full story »
Kenya Airways B777-200ER Premier World
London to Nairobi — full story »
Exclusive: Etihad Airways new first class suite
Business Traveller reviews the brand new first class suite onboard Etihad's A340-600 aircraft between London and Abu Dhabi — full story »
Special Reports
Time for bed
As Delta, Continental and US Airways join United in going fully-flat in business class on transatlantic routes, Tom Otley reports on what passengers can expect — full story »
21 ways to survive longhaul in economy
Downgrading your cabin during the credit crunch doesn’t have to mean hours of misery. Business Traveller reveals how to ease the pain — full story »
Gatwick airport update
Despite the loss of key business routes and uncertainty over its impending sale, Gatwick is looking to the future. Michelle Mannion reports — full story »
Gatwick hotels update
Mark Caswell provides a round-up of the wide range of properties available at the airport — full story »
Route of the month
Alex McWhirter looks at how new services can benefit business travellers. This month: London to Warsaw — full story »
Destinations
Alpine adventures
The slopes of Scuol offer challenging runs for experts and novices alike. First-timer Jenny Southan clamps on her skis — full story »
Desert dreams
Abu Dhabi has a plan. Felicity Cousins finds out what the emirate is doing to turn its oil wealth into a lasting future. — full story »
Great Scot
Edinburgh is home to some truly original meeting facilities. Jenny Southan explores castles, churches and caves in search of the perfect event space — full story »
Java's jewel
The vibrant Indonesian capital has much to offer outside the boardroom, discovers Alex Frew McMillan — full story »
Parisian prix fixe
John Brunton finds bistros are enjoying a revival in the French capital, combining the authentic with the creative at great prices — full story »
The West Coast way
The Californian city’s laid-back vibe is reflected in how it does business, says Jenny Southan — full story »
Lifestyle
Five cities... to cycle in
For a healthy and eco-friendly way to see a city, you can’t beat cycling. Business Traveller selects five destinations to get on your bike — full story »
Lock it or lose it
Mark Prigg pushes a range or laptop security gadgets to the limit — full story »
