Archives: Mile High Club

Delta says it will put an end to one of the most uncomfortable aspects of economy class – but will the masses rejoice? By Nick Walton

The Art of Business Travel talks with Singapore-based jetset banker Vishal Oberoi about hotel perfection, travel loyalty, rude porters, and his favourite Hong Kong haunts.

US-born Hayden Smith, a director for institutional business in the asset management industry, regularly travels throughout Asia and beyond from his adopted home of Hong Kong. He shares with us tricks to outrun jetlag, his travel quirks, and his passion for the Fragrant Harbour.

US-born Will Thierbach, an executive director in the private equity industry, talks to The Art of Business Travel about packed first class lounges, tricks to beat jetlag and efficiency in travel.

In the 1970s the world was awed by the 747, the original Jumbo Jet, as it revolutionised air travel as we knew it. Now Boeing, teaming up with German airline Lufthansa, has done it again with the 747-8, the new Queen of the Skies. By Nick Walton