How to organise private jet travel
Private jets are the business traveller’s ultimate means of getting from A to B in the least possible time – and in the greatest comfort. Fleur Kinson looks at how and why you might buy, part-buy, or hire yourself a plane
A tour of the Virgin Galactic Space Port
The launch of Virgin Galactic’s Spaceport last year heralded the beginning of a brand new industrial sector for the 21st Century, Business Destinations got the low-down on this futuristic new travel sector
The driving force in the Middle East
Quick and easy mobility is the key to any successful business liaison, and doors will certainly open with Holiday Auto’s award winning service
Going places
With a simple aim to offer value for money and tailored products, Budget Rent-a-Car has been named Best Rental Company in Europe, 2011
The stuff of dreams
After years of delays and drama, the Boeing 787 has finally reached the skies. Will the Dreamliner deliver on its promise to “revolutionise” the aviaTION industry, or have the many misfortunes tainted the company’s reputation irreversibly? Asks Emma Holmqvist
Flight of fancy
Golf at 30,000ft and panoramic views of the stars. Business Destinations takes a virtual tour of Airbus’ unique vision for the future of aviation in the year 2050
Ready, jet set, go
Who says your holiday can’t start at the airport? With its private jets, luxury retail and impeccable concierge services, Eccelsa Aviation more than deserves the title of Best Fixed Base Operator – Europe
Unclouded ambition
Pioneering Wi-Fi in the skies, impeccable Business Class hospitality and seamless international connections; just a few of the reasons why Oman has been named Best Luxury Airline, Middle East
Going for gold
Established in 2009, Olympic Air has been named Best Economy Airline – Europe, 2011 for its commitment to technological innovation and dynamic approach to customer service
Class act
With an unrivalled intercontinental, regional and domestic route network, Air Namibia offers seamless connections within Southern Africa, West Africa, Europe and beyond and is also Business Destinations’ Best Business Class Airline, Africa
A giant slain
First taking the skies in 1977, the Soviet MI-26 flew missions across the globe in times of both peace and war
Slow train through the Orient
Roger Norum joins a new luxury rail journey from Singapore to Bangkok to find that there’s no place like home aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express