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2019-02-01 - businesstraveller.com

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Reviews of flights, hotels and airport lounges in expanded coverage online INDIGO LONDON 1 LEICESTER SQUARE

“Reception is like entering a private club, with the first of many theatrical or film references in the art deco detailing, deep red colours and draped curtains. Scriptwriter rooms feature drafts of scripts framed as artwork, Backstage rooms have spotlights and dressing room mirrors, and Auditorium rooms are inspired by private theatre boxes.”

VIRGIN ATLANTIC CLUBHOUSE, NEW YORK NEWARK

“The design is one of the most flamboyant I’ve seen in an airline lounge, with bright colours and funky furnishings. If the jetblack entrance didn’t make you feel like you were heading into a chic New York nightclub then the angular bar with its pyramid-shaped drinks rack surely will. That is where the similarities to a nightclub end, however. The service and ambience are both calm and friendly.”

FLYDUBAI B737-800 BUSINESS CLASS, DUBAI-MUMBAI

“Flydubai operates out of Dubai’s smaller Terminal 2, which is easy to navigate. The Flydubai business class lounge is fuss-free with all the basic comforts – charging stations, wifi, a bar and dining room. The aircraft features Italian leather seats with a generous recline, a comfortable leg rest, a power socket and a responsive 12.1-inch touchscreen.”

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TASTING THE HIGH LIFE

“There are more than 150,000 millionaires in Singapore (in a country of 5.6 million people, that’s approximately every 37th person), and this is projected to rise to 170,000 in 2022. Looking at the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals – those with assets of US$50 million or more – the total stands at 1,000. So it’s no surprise that if you want the full Crazy Rich Asians-style experience, Singapore is where to go.”

BUSINESS CLASS SEAT GUIDE

“There are several different styles of business class seating, but the majority of airlines went to one of the major seat manufacturers and adapted their off-theshelf products rather than designing a seat from scratch. What that means is you will find versions of the same seat on many airlines. Our guide is constantly updated with the latest developments.”

CITY LIVING

“District 1 is where most visitors to Ho Chi Minh City spend their time. It’s the city’s financial hub, its beating heart, a heady mishmash of gorgeous colonial structures, stark Soviet-era buildings and striking high-rises, all soundtracked by the bee-like swarm of omnipresent motorcyclists. But beyond the businesscentric borders, ‘Saigon’ (as most residents prefer to call it) is still alluring.”

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