July / August 2010
How Istanbul will benefit from its cultural city status, the experts' take on the ash crisis, the legacy of Shanghai's World Expo and four hours in Vancouver. Plus a look at mobile boarding passes and golfing in Buenos AiresIn this issue...
Tried & Tested
Continental Airlines B757-200 Business class
London-New York — full story »
Hotel check: Movenpick Jumeirah Beach
Dubai — full story »
Hotel check: Park Inn
Muscat, Oman — full story »
TAM Airlines B777-300ER Business class
London-Sao Paulo — full story »
Hotel check: Foxhills
Surrey, UK — full story »
Special Reports
Inside Istanbul
Earning the title of European Capital of Culture 2010 promises lasting change for the Turkish city, says Jenny Southan — full story »
Clash with the ash
The effects of the volcanic crisis were unprecedented. Michelle Mannion asks what you should do in the event of future disruption — full story »
The long and the short of it
Inconsistency over how airlines define long- and short-haul routes means flyers should check before they travel to ensure the best seat. Alex McWhirter reports — full story »
The Rating Game
A lack of unified standards around the world makes working out hotel star ratings a real puzzle, says Sara Turner — full story »
Go mobile
The technology for mobile boarding passes is maturing fast. Jenny Southan investigates which airlines offer the service — full story »
A day in the life of... Airport retail
Brian Woodhead, BAA retail concessions director for Heathrow airport, talks to Jenny Southan — full story »
In focus
Alex McWhirter examines topical business travel issues — full story »
Route of the month
Alex McWhirter looks at how new services can benefit business travellers — full story »
Destinations
Glasgow reborn
Hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games will complete the Scottish city’s transformation from industrial centre to events powerhouse, says Sara Turner — full story »
Malaysia's might
Impressive infrastructure and a welcoming atmosphere make Kuala Lumpur truly fit for business, says Chris Pritchard — full story »
Meet in Brighton
The coastal city’s melting pot of culture, arts, restaurants and bars makes the perfect backdrop to that special meeting or event at the seaside. Felicity Cousins reports — full story »
Shanghai exposed
China’s World Expo is primarily a draw for tourists, but business travellers will feel the benefits too. Alex Frew McMillan reports — full story »
Vancouver
Michelle Mannion hot-foots it between parks, gardens and art galleries on a walking tour of the Canadian city — full story »
Lifestyle
Buy and fly
The latest products tax free — full story »
Everyday heroes
Mark Prigg looks at the latest batch of laptops designed to get you through your working day — full story »
Golfing around… Buenos Aires
Minty Clinch puts her skills to the test on courses close to the Argentine capital — full story »
