BusinessClass Finest Collection

Following in the Footsteps of Alfred Nobel

Alfred Nobel the Swedish philanthropist and businessman lived and indeed journeyed around Europe extensively. You too...

Product Launch

China Airlines unveils flatbeds in its new A321neo Business Class cabin

The Taiwanese state-owned carrier - China Airlines - has joined the trend of installing “true” flatbed Business Class...

Christmas Travel

Ten of the Best Christmas Markets in Europe

With the holiday season around the corner, it is time for snowflakes, wooden chalets, traditional goodies and spiced...

Product Launch

Singapore Airlines unveils a new Business Class flat-bed for its short-haul aircraft

Short-haul flights on narrow body jets rarely match the comfort provided by the large wide body aircraft used for long...

BusinessClass.com Finest Selection

Amsterdam’s Best Cocktail Bars

Amsterdam is one of the most liberal metropolitan cities in the world. The Dutch capital is renowned for its...

BusinessClass.com Finest Selection

Ten of the Best Travel Watches

A passion for premium travel is often accompanied with that of haute horology and a world time watch is the ultimate...

Inflight amenities

Five of the Best Amenity Kits in Business Class

Airlines have perfected the art of the miniature 40,000 feet up. One-use size toiletries have been standard in...

Cabin Guide

Domestic Premium Cabins in the USA - The BusinessClass.com Guide

BusinessClass.com unravels the conundrum behind how airlines in the USA class their premium cabins. Premium cabins...

Sustainability

Qatar Airlines and Delta Air Lines support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Middle East and US carriers are just two of the many international airlines that have lent support to Breast...

Luxury Trains

Belmond teams up with filmmaker Wes Anderson on its British Pullman train service

With the launch of Wes Anderson’s latest cinematic masterpiece – The French Dispatch – the travel brand Belmond has...

Inflight Dining

Five of the Best Champagnes served in Business Class

Who can resist a refreshing glass of bubbly on a flight? It’s one of the best ways to unwind, particularly as you...

Product Launch

Air China launches new Business Class suite

The Beijing-based Chinese flag carrier has unveiled its new Business Class product for its Airbus A350 fleet – which...

Travel Accessories

Accessorise Like James Bond

James Bond lives a very charmed existence. He resides in Wellington Square, Chelsea - where an apartment would have...

Product Launch

Virgin Atlantic introduces The Booth to its Upper Class experience

Following the retirement of its Boeing 747 fleet, Virgin Atlantic has been focusing on its widebody Airbus A350-1000s...

Inflight dining

European airlines ramp up their premium cabin offerings

As the airline industry starts returning to pre-COVID levels, a host of European carriers have been working to improve...

Airport lounges

Air France unveils its new Business Class lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle

The French are renowned for style – chic – and its national airline - Air France – has not disappointed with its new...

Product Launch

Aeroflot unveils new Boeing 777 Business Class cabin

This week, Aeroflot – Russia’s national carrier - introduced a retrofit Business Class suite for its long-haul Boeing...

Greece

Five Reasons To Visit Athens

The European city of Athens is widely considered as the cradle of western civilisation. It is here that democracy...

Product Launch

Cathay Pacific set to launch its first narrowbody aircraft service since 1983

Nearly forty years since it last flew narrowbody passenger jets – next week sees Cathay Pacific launch its new fleet...

Airline news

Aeroflot upgrades its premium offerings

Founded in 1923 and for so long the butt of aerospace jokes for its poor service record, Russia’s national airline has...

Product Launch

SWISS unveils its new Premium Economy Class

Switzerland’s national carrier has revealed its new Premium Economy Class experience – which is set to take to the...

Product Launch

Qatar Airways debuts its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner complete with new Business Class Suite

Qatar Airways has launched its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner passenger aircraft which features the airline’s new...

Cabin Development

Breeze Airways showcases its Airbus A220 premium cabin

Last month the US domestic low-cost carrier Breeze Airways flew its inaugural flight, non-stop, from Tampa to...

Nordic Hotels & Resorts

The Sommerro is set to take Oslo’s luxury hotel scene by storm

Due to open in September 2022, this 242 rooms & suites hotel promises to offer guests the finest hospitality...

Brand Partnerships

Kempinski Hotels and Salvatore Ferragamo unveil a new partnership

The international hospitality group and one the world’s foremost luxury goods brands has announced a collaboration...

Product Development

British Airways is set to revamp its premium cabin experience

In an attempt to regain its status as the world’s favourite airline, BA is introducing a host of changes – aimed at...

The Athens Olympic Museum

Athens unveils a new Olympic Museum

With the starting-pistol about to fire on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, a museum dedicated to the ultimate sporting...

Commentary

The Allure Of Boutique Hotels

For too long, bigger was better. But in the 1980s hoteliers realised that smaller properties – under 100 rooms – could...

Product Launch

Corsair unveils its new Business Class seat

The French long-haul leisure carrier Corsair has received the first of its five Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, featuring...

Hotel Opening

The Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid debuts in the Spanish capital

In one of the most anticipated hotel openings of the year, The Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is finally welcoming...

Commentary

Lockdown Is The Dirtiest Word In Travel

This eight-letter expression – which has a different level of severity in every country - is having a catastrophic...

Welcome to BusinessClass.com

A Message From Our Founder & CEO

I am very excited to announce the launch of our new website - BusinessClass.com – a pioneering travel search engine...

Airlines

Five Great Business Class Experiences

With most of the world grounded for the past year, but with restrictions now being lifted slowly but surely, an...

Hotel Opening

Four Seasons set to reopen the San Domenico Palace

Since it opened as a hotel in 1896, Sicily's most famous hotel, the San Domenico Palace has offered its guests the...

Private Jets

Supersonic private jet services to take-off next year

Boston-based Spike Aerospace has announced that its S-512 supersonic business jet will start test flights in 2022 and...

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort

Anantara offers a unique virtual educational field trip

Millions of schoolchildren around the world are currently on lockdown and the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp...

Hotels

London celebrates the opening of The Dilly

Central London is set to welcome a new name on an old face when The Dilly opens its doors to guests on April 1st. The...

Space Tourism

World’s first “space hotel” starts construction in 2025

The California-based Orbital Assembly Corporation has announced that it has hit its US$1 million fundraising goal...

Destinations

Japan readies itself for an explosion in tourism

With the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics still very much in play for this Summer, the country is preparing to welcome...

Japan Airlines

JAL unveils its new inflight amenities

In 1958, seven years after its inaugural flight, Japan Airlines (JAL) adopted the tsurumaru or “crane circle” as its...

Aviation

Small news from Singapore Airlines is great news for passengers

The reintroduction of narrowbody aircraft is rarely anything to get excited about, but this week’s news from Singapore...

Travel as a VIP with a Meet & Greet service

Flying can be a challenge. We have all had to race between connecting flights, been tired of long queues at airport...

These are the reasons why Istanbul Airport is a 5-star airport

Skytrax has officially named Istanbul Airport a 5-star airport – these are the reasons why and what you can expect...

Ritz-Carlton takes its luxury hotel concept to sea

With the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, the hotel chain Marriott is entering the cruise industry – and this is what we...

Do you miss flying?

Recreate the inflight experience at home

These days most of us are stuck at home, longing to get back up in the air. As we miss the comfort of flying First or...

Eleven Madison Park

A Michelin-starred meal kit that you can cook at home

One of the world’s leading restaurants, Eleven Madison Park, has launched a dinner kit for £180 – and this is how a...

Cruising makes a comeback

Singapore introduces cruises to nowhere

Forget flights to nowhere, now cruises to nowhere is the thing! In these turbulent times, there are plenty of creative...

Heritage hotels in London

Three historic hotels in London you should consider staying at

It is an indescribable feeling to stay in a place of history. Not only do you travel back in time, but you will also...

Stay like royalty

Five of the world’s best castle and palace hotels

From medieval exteriors and modern interiors to hotels where you stay in a royal family’s exclusive palace. We hand...

Boeing 747

Which airlines still fly "jumbo jets"?

The ongoing Corona pandemic has weakened the financial position for airlines across the world, where it has often...

Tips from a packing professional

How to pack your luggage smarter

We are approaching the summer holidays, and even though many flights are cancelled, cabin bags will undoubtedly be...

Vietnam luxury resort

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, one of Vietnam’s best hotels

World leaders, such as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have met here, and there are numerous reasons why this hotel is...

Selecting the perfect hand luggage

Aluminium, polycarbonate or even ballistic nylon?

Choosing cabin bags is not necessarily easy if you have any preferences other than that it should fit perfectly in the...

InterContinental Phuket Resort

Phuket’s new luxury resort

Thailand is the country with an abundance of luxury hotels and resorts that never fail to impress. BusinessClass has...

TUMI Tracer

Smart tracking solution from TUMI

Lost luggage is always a less enjoyable part of the travel experience, but fortunately, there are great solutions. We...

Train review

Business Class on a high-speed train in China

China has an extensive high-speed rail network. But what is it like to travel by train in China? We tested Business...

Travel planning

How to find the best airfares and hotel rates

Flexibility is the key to securing the best airfares and hotel stays at the lower possible price. The earlier you...

Sustainable travel

Svart – The world’s first energy-positive hotel

A new world-class luxury hotel is planned to open north of the Arctic Circle in Norway, next to Norway’s largest...

Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid

A timeless and iconic hotel in Madrid

After the most extensive restoration in its 110-year old history, the iconic Hotel Ritz Madrid will be rebranded as...

FlyZoo Hotel

Alibaba Group has unveiled its first future proof hotel

Alibaba is perhaps most known in the west as the Chinese e-commerce giant, while in fact, the company encompasses much...

New cabin products

Rising star Vistara unveils their new B787-9 Dreamliner

The Indian airline Vistara may not be well known outside its home country, but expect to see them soon in Europe as...

Shaken or stirred?

Bars in the skies

A handful of airlines offer passengers in First and Business Class exclusive access to onboard bars or lounge areas...

Sleeping on an airplane

8 ways airlines are helping you get a good night’s sleep

On a plane, sleep is the ultimate luxury. Don’t you envy those people who can fall asleep at the drop of a hat? Five...

Imagine staying in a gallery

Luxury Hotels for Art Lovers

Making time to visit a museum or gallery on your travels can be a worthwhile excursion, but there are many luxury...

Top 10 celebrity hotels

Luxury hotels owned by celebrities

Some celebs just aren’t content with success in one field. Some have taken to proving themselves in the business world...

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5-Star Hotels You’ll Recognise From Famous Films

Every great film has a great setting. And that setting often becomes iconic in its own right. Whether it’s a country...

Top 10:

The Best Luxury Hotels in the Cotswolds

Living in a city is stressful. If you’re feeling the strain of life in the concrete jungle, then a long weekend in the...

Business Class Review

Singapore Airlines Singapore-New York non-stop

BusinessClass reviews the longest airline route in the world. The mammoth 19-hour flight that is all-premium. In...

Four Seasons Private Jet

Four Seasons announces new private jet holidays

Four Seasons Hotels and resort, one of the world’s leading luxury hospitality companies, unveils plans for an all-new...

Imperiale Piano Nobile

Our experience renting a private palazzo in Venice

We adore Venice. Of course, we call it by its proper name; Venezia. We go there just about every year. And yes, we...

Top 10

The best Christmas markets in Europe

If the idea of stepping out amongst the swarms of Christmas shoppers on your local high street fills you with festive...

Top 10:

The Best Luxury Hotels in Vancouver

Vancouver is an eclectic and unique city. With a wealth of outdoor activities, diverse cultural attractions, and set...

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The Best Luxury Hotels in Madrid

If you consider yourself a foodie, then you must visit Madrid. The stunning streets of Madrid make a romantic setting...

The Peninsula Paris

LiLi – Elevated Cantonese Cooking in Paris

Having stayed a few times at the most impressive Hotel Peninsula Paris, we felt it was time to write a piece on LiLi...

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Best 5-star hotels in Lisbon

Lisbon is the in-vogue city break of this summer.And it’s not hard to see why the Portuguese capital it’s one of...

Where to stay in Lisbon

Best Luxury Hotels in Lisbon

And it’s not hard to see why the Portuguese capital it’s one of Europe’s hottest destinations in Europe. Whether it’s...

Ice hotels

5 of the best ice hotels in the world

We may be in the midst of the coldest week of winter in the UK right now, with dreams of sun-filled beaches the only...

TopList

The Best Luxury Hotels in Las Vegas

In Las Vegas, bigger is better. Sin City is home to some of the largest luxury hotels on the planet, some with over 6...

Coffee Above The Clouds

Which Airline Serves The Best Brew?

Most coffee-lovers are pretty particular when it comes to their choice of brew. But one place where options can be...

Airport shopping

The world’s 10 best airports for luxury shopping

One of the highlights of travelling to a new city is the shopping. And while the likes of New York, Paris and London...

Luxury hotel guide

Ultra-Luxurious Hotel Rooms You Won’t Want To Leave

We know the feeling. But you don’t get it every run-of-the-mill hotel room. No, it takes something special to make you...

Anantara Kihavah

Gaze At The Stars Through The Maldives’ Very First Overwater Observatory

When was the last time you stopped what you were doing and looked up at the stars? If it’s been so long that you can’t...

Loyalty programs

The 3 best frequent flyer Programs In Europe

Frequent flyer programs are offered by a number of airlines as a way to nurture loyalty among customers. They aren’t...

Flight safety

The 10 Safest Airlines In The World

2017 was the safest year on record in the history of aviation. Thankfully, there were no fatal accidents on any...

Airport dining

Which Airport Has The Best Food?

You’ve made it on time. Baggage has been checked and security was a breeze. You’re in the terminal with two hours...

3 new Ultra-Long-Haul flights that will take off in 2018

The world’s longest ultra-long-haul route is scheduled to take off from Houston to Sydney on Friday evening. But it...

Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence

This 5-Star Wellness Resort In the Swiss Alps Is The Perfect Place To Get Well

The Swiss are a smart bunch. We all know that. They’re also pretty healthy, so it’s no wonder that the country is now...

Top 10

Best A380 First Class Cabins

As the largest passenger aircraft in the world, the Airbus A380 is a modern icon of the aviation industry. Since...

Product development

Singapore Airlines reaches new heights

BusinessClass was present in Singapore today as Singapore Airlines showed off their new cabin products that will be...

Emirates

The world’s largest flying restaurant

Emirates serves 100 million meals a year with the same focus on details in all cabins – First, Business and Economy...

How time flies...

The history of flights from the UK to Australia

If the thought of 15 hours on board Qantas’ flight between London and Australia has you wincing, it might be worth...

It could be a dealbreaker…

Which airlines offer inflight wifi?

High-quality inflight Wi-Fi is changing the way travellers spend their time in the air. Whether using the time to...

The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui

Ritz-Carlton’s Brand New Koh Samui Resort Is Something Special

After Rosewood opened their new luxury hotel in the paradise Thai island of Phuket, Ritz-Carlton has upped the ante...

Inflight dining

Qatar Airways rolls out Pre-Select Dining service to more destinations

This bespoke service enables First and Business Class passengers to create their own personalised dining experience...

Hotels

The tallest 5-star hotels in Europe

If you like a room with a view, there’s no need to travel to China or Dubai. While the majority of the world’s tallest...

A look at the best new Business Class products

The battle of Business Class

This year has seen a wave of new business class cabins that resemble first class more than ever before. While the vast...

The Beverly Wilshire

The Ultimate Glamping Experience Overlooking The Hollywood Hills

The iconic Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, is famed for hosting high-profile clientele and its luxurious...

Mondrian Doha

Spectacular New Mondrian Hotel Opens In Doha

The Mondrian Doha is the famed luxury hotel brand’s first property in the Middle East. It aims to bring Mondrian’s...

Qantas First Class

Qantas Upgrades First Class Sleep Experience

Qantas customers travelling in First can expect an even better night’s sleep thanks to a new range of luxurious...

Bvlgari Hotel Beijing

Bvlgari’s Latest Hotel Brings Italian Luxury To Beijing

Following the opening of hotels in Milan in 2004, Bali in 2006 and London in 2012, Bulgari has now opened the doors to...

Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, Latvia

Elegant new 5-star hotel raises the bar in Riga

The 5-star Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, Latvia’s first Kempinski Hotel, will open its doors to guests in October...

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

London’s Mandarin Oriental unveils glamourous new rooms and suites

Along with the stunning new accommodations, the hotel’s entrance, main lobby and reception lounge have been...

Emirates celebrates Oktoberfest with traditional Bavarian treats and beer

The 18-day festival – the largest folk festival in the world – runs from 16th September to 3rd October and centres...

Qatar Airway’s revolutionary QSuite is coming to Paris and New York this year

After a successful three months of operation onboard Qatar Airways’ Doha-London Heathrow B777 service, the Qsuite is...

Australia-UK nonstop

Qantas sets its sights on world’s longest nonstop flight

Qantas has revealed plans for the world’s longest non-stop commercial flight. The Australian national airline...

Top 10 longest flights in the world

The World’s Longest Flights

For a number of years, leaders at Qantas Airways have been wanting to introduce a nonstop flight from Australia to...

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens

Four Seasons to open stunning hotel on the Athenian Riviera

Athens is a charming historical city with fine Mediterranean weather and even finer food. Despite its economic...

Etihad Axes Free Pyjamas In Business Class

The discontinuation of free pyjamas is the latest in a string of cutbacks from the Gulf airline, which has already put...

Royal retreats

A Royal Favourite Reopens After Multi-Million-Pound Makeover

After the completion of a multi-million-pound makeover, Australia’s Longitude 131° reopened last to reaffirm its...

SO/ Sofitel Singapore

A Look Inside Sofitel’s Landmark Singapore Hotel Opening

The highly anticipated 5-star Sofitel Singapore City Centre is set to open its doors this month. The luxury hotel will...

Top 10 hotels in Melbourne

The Best Luxury hotels in Melbourne

Melbourne is the most liveable city in the world, according to The Economist. In fact, Melbourne has now come out on...

Singapore Changi Airport

A Look Inside Changi Airport’s New Terminal 4

The new Terminal 4 (T4) at Changi Airport is scheduled to commence operations on October 31, according to a press...

Atlantis by Giardino

The Largest Hotel Suite In Europe

Built between 1968 and 1970, the Atlantis by Giardino in Zurich, Switzerland is recognised as one of the most...

Palazzo Venart

This Converted Palazzo Is Venice’s Best New Luxury Hotel

You might have noticed that the editorial team here at BusinessClass has a fondness for the famous Italian city of...

British Airways

BA Launches Restaurant-Style Dining In The Sky

Travellers will be able to select their choice of freshly prepared starters and desserts from new display trolleys...

The Belmond British Pullman

All Aboard For A Paddington Bear-Themed Afternoon Tea

The new film, a sequel to 2014’s Paddington, is to be released on 10th November. The Belmod’s afternoon tea journeys...

Business Class Review

Flying Singapore Airlines from Singapore to Stockholm

After some warm, comfortable days in Singapore, it was time for my return to more northern latitudes – this time in...

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The Best Luxury Hotels in the Scottish Highlands

The Scottish Highlands really are as mystical, unspoilt and romantic as you imagined. An unparalleled landscape of...

Wine cellars in the sky

Which airline has the best First Class wine list?

A wine list will never be the sole reason somebody would buy a First or Business Class ticket for a flight. However...

Inflight amenities

The 10 best First Class amenity kits

As airlines cut costs at the back of the plane, premium customers are benefitting from an increased investment. And...

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The Best Luxury resorts in Phuket

Phuket is Thailand’s largest, wealthiest, most populous and most visited island. Having gained a reputation for its...

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The Best Luxury hotels in Berlin

Berlin has lots of exciting things to experience for everyone. Here are our favourite hotels in the vibrant German...

Champagne

Which airline serves the best Champagne?

When you fly often, it’s the little things that make a difference. Extra legroom, a personalised service, and, perhaps...

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Best Luxury Ski Hotels in the World

Winter is just around the corner. That means it’s time to dust off your skis once again and make plans to visit a ski...