Business Traveller UK - July/August 2024

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Business Traveller has become the leading magazine around the world for the frequent corporate traveller. A consumer publication, it is aimed at entertaining business travellers, saving them money, and making their travelling life easier. Each edition is packed with editorial on the latest news about airlines, airports, hotels and car rental.

In the July/August 2024 issue, we look at Athens, and how the Greek capital is set to unveil Europe’s largest smart city, while still showcasing its impressive ancient past. We explore the history and future of inflight safety videos, report on the lifespan of aircraft fleets while our mystery pilot describes the process behind a career in the cockpit. We escape to the country and experience five-star resorts across the UK, spend 4-hours in Cairo, and discover the rum trade in the Philippines. Plus, much more…

BRITISH AIRWAYS TO LAUNCH FLIGHTS TO IVALO AND TROMSØ

BRITISH AIRWAYS HAS ANNOUNCED new winter routes to Ivalo in Finland and Tromsø in Norway.

1 min

BRITISH AIRWAYS INTRODUCES DISCOUNTED THAMES CLIPPERS FARES TO LONDON CITY AIRPORT

BRITISH AIRWAYS HAS LAUNCHED a new partnership with the Thames Clippers service, offering customers discounted fares to London City Airport.

1 min

Iberia confirmed as A321XLR launch customer

IBERIA WILL BE THE FIRST carrier worldwide to take delivery of the Airbus A321XLR (Xtra Long Range') later this year.

1 min

Your attention, please

After a string of recent turbulence fiascos, we chart the history of the inflight safety video to see if the latest crop is up to the task...

7 mins

Athens Cradles A New Civilization- A decade ago, Greece was bankrupt. Today, it is building the US$8 billion smart city of tomorrow.

A decade ago, Greece was bankrupt. Today, it is building the US$8 billion smart city of tomorrow. The project aims to incorporate the highest sustainability credentials and cutting-edge smart technology. All buildings will be designed to prioritise natural ventilation and lighting, while being covered in vegetation to help with natural cooling, as well as solar panels to make the most of Athens' year-round supply of sunshine. Cutting-edge water, waste management and smart energy systems will also be employed to improve sustainability.

8 mins

Does aircraft age matter?

Short answer: it depends

6 mins

Escape to the country

Save on the airfare and splash out on these gorgeous UK retreats this summer

10 mins

Sugarlandia Spirit- We discover the roots of the rum trade in the Philippines and the magical lands beyond

We discover the roots of the rum trade in the Philippines and the magical lands beyond. Aside from the tropical climate, Negros Occidental's topography is also conducive to the cultivation of sugarcane. The active Mount Kanlaon volcano at the heart of the island - which recently hit headlines after erupting in early June - offers fertile, nutrient-packed soil, while large swathes of flat land allow for unbroken farming.

5 mins

Cairo - If you have only a short time in Egypt's capital, here's where to visit

If you have only a short time in Egypt's capital, here's where to visit

3 mins

AEGEAN A320neo, business class ATHENS-LONDON HEATHROW

BACKGROUND Greece's national flag carrier celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The Star Alliance member has launched a fourth daily service to Heathrow along with new flights to Sarajevo and Vilnius.

2 mins

Cathay Pacific A350-900, business class LONDON-HONG KONG

BACKGROUND Cathay Pacific serves this route with the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350. Both aircraft feature the Safran Cirrus seat in business class.

2 mins

Locke am Platz, Enge, Zurich

BACKGROUND Locke is a design-led serviced apartment brand from hospitality company edyn. It launched in 2016 and has properties in Cambridge, Dublin, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Berlin and Munich (see businesstraveller.​com/tried-and-tested).

2 mins

Anantara Grand Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam

BACKGROUND Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas opened its first hotel in the Netherlands in 2022, though the property has been part of Minor Hotels group since 2000 - most recently as a 451-room NH Collection property.

3 mins

COMO Metropolitan Singapore

BACKGROUND Singaporean brand COMO Hotels and Resorts launched its first property in its home country in September 2023, integrating its lifestyle and wellness brands into the hotel space.

3 mins

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Business Traveller has become the leading magazine around the world for the frequent business traveller who seeks an independent view of worldwide travel issues, providing information on all aspects of travel including airlines, airports, hotels, destinations, car hire and more. It also covers topical issues such as health, security, gadgets and what to do with your time off.