Business Class Benefits...

Why travel Business Class?

	Less hassle at the airport:   Priority check-in – avoid the long economy class queues Airport lounges – get away from the noisy and busy terminal
Extra baggage allowance – both hand and checked baggage More comfort on board Bigger seat – many now turn into flat beds Extra space Better In-flight service Superior catering with wider selection of beverages Upgraded in-flight entertainment to make the journey more enjoyable A far more enjoyable experience overall!

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Airline-by-airline guide to business class benefits:

Air Canada – Executive First

• Traditional style seat with 60” pitch on most UK-Canada services
• True Flat Bed only available on A340-500 (Mainly to Asia)
• Noise reduction headsets
• Baggage Allowance – 30kg

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Air France – L’Espace Affaires

Angled, Lie Flat new product introduced on following routes:

• New York ( Newark)  on A340. 
• Philadelphia    on A330  
• Tokyo     on B777-300ER 
• Singapore    on B777-300ER  
• Beijing    on B777-300ER  
• Reunion    on B747-400 
• Detroit A330-200
• Newark A340-300
• Rio de Janeiro B747-400
• Havana B747-400
• Osaka B777-300
• Luanda B777-300
• Mauritius B 747-400
• Chicago A340-300
• Philadelphia A330-200
• Punta-Cana-SDQ B 747-400 COI
• La Réunion B 747-400 COI
• Singapore B777-300
• Teheran A330-200
• Tananarivo A340-300N
• Toronto A340-300N

• The new product is expected to feature on the following soon:

Bamako    on A330
New York (JFK) on B777-300ER

• Yearly and No Minimum Stay tickets available
• Baggage Allowance – 30kg
• Lounge – Own and shared at most airports.

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Air New Zealand

• New product (Business Class Premier) being introduced with fully flat seats
• New product will be on all LHR-AKL from 06 Nov 05 (Same product as Virgin Suite)
• Traditional style seat on other routes with a 50” seat pitch
• Baggage Allowance – 30kg or 50kg for Star Alliance Gold Members
• Lounge – Shared with UA at LHR

Seat Details – Click on:

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American Airlines

• Sleeper style seat (not flat) with 60” pitch on 777s. (50” on 767s)
• Most fares qualify for miles accrual (please double check)
• ‘Bose’ Noise Reduction headsets
• Personal check-in service at Heathrow – Park Avenue . Click on: http://www.aa.com/content/uk/travelInformation/Heathrow_airport.jhtml
• Baggage Allowance – 2 pieces 32kg. Please see link for exceptions: http://www.aa.com/content/travelInformation/baggage/baggageAllowance.jhtml
• Lounge – Flagship Lounge LHR, ORD, LAX – Admirals Lounge – Click on: http://www.aa.com/content/travelInformation/airportAmenities/AdmiralsClub.jhtml
• Seat link – Click on:
  http://www.aa.com/content/uk/onboard/jclass.jhtml

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British Airways – Club World

• Flat-bed on most long haul routes
• BA contract is very flexible – you can mix classes and cabins
• Baggage Allowance – Depends on route – see link
  http://www.batraveltrade.com/trade/texbaggage/public/en_gb?prim=trav&sec=bagg
• Lounge – At most destinations across network
• Seat information, click on:
   http://www.airlinequality.com/Product/BA-cabin-4.htm

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BWIA – Club BWee

• Baggage Allowance – 2 pieces (32kg each)
• Lounge - Port Of Spain, Barbados, Kingston, New York, Washington, Miami, Toronto, London

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BMI

• Sleeper style seat (nearly flat) with 60” on all long haul A330s (Not IAD)
• Lounge – At most airports. Click: http://www.flybmi.com/bmi/engb/travelinformation/attheairport/loungefacilities.aspx
• Seat information – click on:
  http://www.flybmi.com/bmi/engb/travelinformation/onboardourflights/ourcabinclasses.aspx

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Cathay Pacific

• Angled, Lie-Flat seats on all Long-haul flights with a 60” seat pitch
• Traditional style seat on regional Asian flights (e.g. HKG-DPS)
• Most contracts offer flexibility
• Baggage Allowance – 30kg
• Lounge – The Pier and The Wing at Hong Kong (flagship lounge).
  Click on: http://www.cathaypacific.com/uk/airport/lounges/0,,42131,00.html
• Seat Link:
  Click on: http://www.cathaypacific.com/intl/inflight/class/0,,31989,00.html

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Continental – Business First

• Sleeper style seat (not quite flat) on 777 with 55” seat pitch
• The seat on the 767 has the same pitch but does not recline as far as 777
• Pax can accrue frequent flyer miles using these fares
• Lounge – Click the link for information regarding worldwide lounges www.continental.com/travel/airport/lounge/locations.asp?SID=0D611D5809EB4CFD8EBF9EE3F41B2BC1

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Delta – Business Elite

• Sleeper style seat (not quite flat) with 60” pitch
• No min stay on contract
• Baggage Allowance – 32kg
• Lounge – LGW, Atlanta , Cincinnati and at New York JFK.
• Seat Link – Click on: http://www.delta.com/prog_serv/biz_elite/inflight/index.jsp

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Emirates

• Traditional style seats with 47” seat pitch on all aircraft except the A340-500
• Sleeper style seat (not quite flat) seat on A340-500 with 55” seat pitch
• Chauffeur transfers available in UK and DXB on most contracts – check individual rules
• Clients are able to accrue air miles using any travel class
• Baggage Allowance 40kg
• Lounge – See first link (note – some are shared with other airlines)
  www.emirates.com/uk/TravellerInformation/airport/EmiratesAirportLounges/EmiratesAirportLounges.asp
• Seat Link – Click on: http://www.emirates.com/uk/index.asp

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EVA Air

• New Angled, Lie-Flat seat - Premium Laurel Class – with 61” pitch being introduced
• Currently on A340 aircraft but will be on all LHR flights from 15 Sep 05 on 777
• Traditional style seat on 747 with 44” seat pitch (Super Business Class)
• Baggage Allowance – Please use the link as the allowance depends on the destination: www.evaair.com/html/b2c/english/tips/Airport_service/Baggage/BAGGAGE.html#a13
• Lounge – Available at most airports – some may be shared with other airlines.
• Seat Link – Click on: http://www.evaair.com/html/b2c/english/tips/Cabin_comfort/Cabin_comfort/Premium_Laurel_Class.htm

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Gulf Air

• New Angled, Lie Flat seats with 63” pitch currently on GF8 (BAH).
• New product will be on all A330 by end of 2005. Called Business Plus
• Traditional style seat with 50” seat pitch on other aircraft
• UK Chauffeur transfers available
• Baggage Allowance – 30kg
• Lounge – London Heathrow Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, – Bahrain is the flagship lounge – click the link for more details: http://www.gulfairco.com/guide/bahrain-lounge.asp
• Old seats – Click on: http://www.gulfairco.com/air/seatconf.asp
• New seat – Click on: http://www.airlinequality.com/Product/GF-seat-1.htm

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Iberia

• New Angled, Lie Flat seats (New Business Plus) with 60” pitch being introduced on A340
• Should be on most routes by end 2005 replacing traditional style seat with 50” pitch
• Lounge – Available at major airports
• Baggage Allowance – 30kg with the following exceptions –
  Flights operating between Europe and Canada, the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, El Salvador,
  Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras and Panama and Spain-Venezuela-Spain, Spain- Ecuador- Spain, Brazil-Spain,
  Spain-Dominican Republic-Spain (plus an extra piece weighing a maximum of 32kg for a single price of 120 euros).
• Seat link – Click on: http://www.iberia.com/OneToOne/v3/home.do

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KLM – World Business Class

• Angled, Lie Flat Seats with 60” seat pitch on 777
• Traditional style seat with 60” pitch on 747 and 55” pitch on 767
• Class mixing permitted
• Baggage Allowance – 30kg, except USA/Canada 2pc 32kg each
• Lounge – shared and own. Click on: http://www.klm.com/generic/bin/145_26140.pdf
• Seat Link – Click on: http://www.klm.com/uk_en/index.jsp

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Kenya Airways – Premier Class

• Lie Flat seats on 767 and 777 with 76” seat pitch
• Baggage Allowance – 30kg
• Lounge – NBO. Use KLM lounge at LHR
• Seat link – Click on: http://www.kenya-airways.com/root/pages/English/Home.asp

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Lufthansa

• New Angled, Lie-Flat seat with 60” pitch being introduced  – will be complete by 2007.
• Click link to see which routes the new product is available on so far:
  http://lufthansa-business-class.de/pdf/lh_ici_availibility_en.pdf
• Traditional style seat with 48” pitch on other flights
• Class mixing permitted on most contracts
• Baggage Allowance – Varies depending on destination
• Lounge – Shared with Star Alliance at most major airports – Own at MUC, FRA and HAM
• New Business Class. Click on : http://lufthansa-business-class.de/uk/flash.html

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Malaysia Airlines – Golden Club Class

• New Angled, Lie Flat seats with 58” pitch will be on all 747-400 by the end of 2005.
• Currently only on MH1/2 between LHR and KUL
• Traditional style seat with 50” pitch on all other aircraft
• Direct flights to PEN & LGK
• Lounge – Golden Lounge. Click on http://hq.malaysiaairlines.com/mys/eng/flying_with_us/at_the_airport/golden_lounges/golden_lounges.asp
• Seat Link -Click on - http://www.airlinequality.com/Product/MAS-cabin-2.htm

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Qantas – Skybed

• Angled, Lie Flat seats called Skybed being introduced across the QF network
• Skybed is now available on ALL flights from London.
• Non-Skybed routes have a traditional style seat with 48”-50” seat pitch
• Baggage allowance – 2 pieces 30kg each
• Lounge – available at most airports see link for details - http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying/qantasClub/loungeLocations
• Seat link - http://www.airlinequality.com/Product/seat-QF-6.htm

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Qatar Airways

• Sleeper seat (almost flat) available on A330 aircraft with a 60” seat pitch
• Stopover permitted at DOH
• Baggage Allowance – 30kg
• Lounge – Doha
• Seat Link – Click on: http://www.airlinequality.com/Product/qr-cabin-3.htm

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Royal Brunei - SkyDreamer

• New Angled, Lie Flat seats with 57” pitch on all LHR-BWN 767flights
• BI has 6 767s of which 4 have the new product.
• The 2 other 767s have a traditional style seat with 45” pitch. Often used to Aus/NZ
• This is a dry airline but are happy to allow pax to drink their duty free on board!
• Baggage Allowance – 30kg
• Lounge – Own at Brunei airport – SkyLounge
• Seat link : Click http://www.airlinequality.com/Product/seat-RBA-2.htm

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Singapore Airlines – Raffles Class

• Angled, Lie Flat seats (SpaceBeds) with 64” pitch are available on:
  - 747s between SIN and UK/Europe and on most Australia routes
  - A340-500 services
• Baggage Allowance – 30kg
• Lounge – Own and star alliance shared lounges all over the world
• Seat Link – Click on:

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South African Airlines

• True Flat Bed with 78” pitch available on all SAA flight to/from LHR (747-400s)
• Class mixing permitted
• Chauffeur transfers available within UK on Nett contracts– check rules for full details
• Pre-bookable seating available by phone.
• Baggage Allowance – 30kg with some exceptions
• Lounges at LHR, JNB, CPT, DUR

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Thai Airlines – Royal Executive Class

• Traditional style seat on LHR services with 50” pitch
• Angled, Lie Flat seats on A330 services (not to LHR)
• Baggage Allowance – 30kg
• Lounge – BKK.
• Seat Link : Click -  http://www.thaiairways.co.uk/aircraft.htm

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US Airways – Envoy Class

• Sleeper seat (almost flat) with 60” pitch on A330 aircraft
• Own Lounge at LGW. Shared at MAN and GLA.
• Seat Link: Click:on www.usairways.co.uk/eu/pro_services/index.htm#Premium%20Services

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Virgin Atlantic – Upper Class

• New Upper Class Suite with a True Flat Bed being introduced (79.5” pitch).
• Unwind at onboard bar
• Have a massage or manicure with the onboard Beauty Therapist.
• Mix cabins and classes on most contracts
• Baggage Allowance: Transatlantic, Caribbean and Nigeria – 3 pieces 32kg each; South Africa, Australia, Asia – 30kg
• Lounge – Clubhouses at LHR, LGW, JFK, EWR, IAD, SFO, JNB, HKG, NRT - Shared with other airlines at other destinations
• Seat Link – Click on: http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb/whatsonboard/upperclass/index.jsp

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