NOVEMBER 6, 2000 VOL. 156 NO. 18

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TRAVEL WATCH Who's Got the Best Business Class in Asia? Trying to use a laptop in an economy seat is asking for trouble Wine & Dine A prominent Hong Kong dentist refuses to fly without the right wine Winners It seems like every airline has won an award of some kind for its business class Web Crawling One part business and world news, one part travel information, one part nightlife guide—that's the recipe for this website, and the result is reasonably palatable Short Cuts Dragonair is introducing new-look uniforms this month that would make Austin Powers gag with envy Travel Watch Archive Browse hundreds of Asian travel tips

DRAGON FLAIR Dragonair is introducing new-look uniforms this month that would make Austin Powers gag with envy. A definite fashion step forward from the red "power" blazers they replace, the new outfits feature dark suits with red pinstripes, created by Hong Kong designer William Tang. While the stripes are bold, the most intriguing part of the collection is the maroon-and-scarlet argyle apron for food service. Best not to look too closely on a full stomach.

MUNICH DIRECT Lufthansa says it will fly direct from Hong Kong to Munich three times a week: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The long-range Airbus will leave Hong Kong in late evening and arrive in Germany early in the morning. The flights start on March 25, 2001.

BROKEN SPOKE British Airways has ended flights to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The decision hurts KLIA's hopes of becoming a regional hub. Three years after its opening, the $2.6 billion airport has attracted only 33 airlines, compared with almost 60 for Changi.

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