@johnarlidge

I am senior business writer for The Times of London and freelance for other titles, including the Telegraph, Wired, Air Mail and Spear's.

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Joined February 2009
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telegraph.co.uk/travel/advic… United Airlines now flies the Boeing 737 'short-haul' jet from the US to Britain. Is small beautiful across the Atlantic? Review in today's Telegraph Travel.

I flew the future of cheap transatlantic travel – with less legroom and queues for the loo

After spending the night aboard a United Boeing 737 Max to see whether smaller jets can really work on long-haul routes, here’s my verdict

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thetimes.com/life-style/cele… "I'm bringing back Studio 54" - Ian Schrager. Interview in this weekend's Sunday Times.

Ian Schrager: Why it’s time to bring back Studio 54

As the founder of the world’s most famous nightclub, Ian Schrager knows about going out. So why, aged 80, is he recreating Studio 54 in his latest hotel?

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telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/… Gulf airlines fight to fly out of the Middle East conflict anew. In today's Telegraph.

The Gulf airlines are spending $100bn on upgrades. Here’s my verdict on which is now best

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad are trying to outgun each other with a raft of new jets, seats and in-flight menus

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TORN! The $500 billion fashion industry is coming apart at the seams. Can it be stitched back together? In YOU Magazine. dailymail.com/lifestyle/arti…

Why are fashion's biggest brands struggling? John Arlidge investigates

From Gucci to D&G, many of fashion's key players are seeing unprecedented downturns. John Arlidge finds out why - and how the smart labels are trying to reverse the trend

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thetimes.com/business/compan… Joshua Schulman sticks to the knitting to check Burberry's decline. Interview in this weekend's Sunday Times.

How tote bags and scarf bars helped to check Burberry’s decline

Joshua Schulman, who took over the British brand two years ago, is going back to basics and cutting prices as he continues a turnaround praised by Mike Ashley

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thetimes.com/culture/books/a… Money - and a reputation - to burn: the Leon Black Apollo story. In today's Sunday Times.

Billions, bonking and blackmail — the rise and fall of a Wall Street god

William Cohan chronicles the life of the financier Leon Black, whose wealth couldn’t save him from the fallout of an affair with a Russian model and his links to Epstein

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thetimes.com/travel/inspirat… Asian and Gulf airports can teach the EU a thing or two about immigration checks. In today's Sunday Times.

Asia and the Gulf states have cracked entry checks — EU, take note

It takes just a few minutes to cross the border in Singapore and Saudi Arabia, so why can’t Europe follow suit?

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thetimes.com/culture/art/art… POP GOES ASIA! In today's Sunday Times.

All points east — how the West got hooked on Korean and Japanese culture

K-pop titans BTS are taking on the Grammys, manga is on the London stage and Japanese literature is breaking records. What’s driving the boom?

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Will Turkish Airlines be the Emirates of Europe? “Inshallah,” says Murat Şeker, the carrier's new chairman. In this weekend's Sunday Times. thetimes.com/business/compan…

How did Turkish Airlines attract twice as many passengers as BA?

Murat Seker, the new chairman of the fastest-growing European carrier, has his eye on creating the world’s biggest airline

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thetimes.com/business/compan… "Show personality but don't be too personal. And never, ever lie." - Dan Shapero, LinkedIn CEO, in this weekend's Sunday Times.
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I'll be on Times Radio 1:15pm - 2pm today, talking about business, politics, football and killer trousers...
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What happens when the most powerful woman in the car industry meets James Bond? Find out in this weekend's Sunday Times. thetimes.com/business/compan…

BYD’s cheap cars are a hit. Now it wants to crack the luxury market

With James Bond at her side, Stella Li says the Chinese giant’s new Denza brand will leave BMW and Mercedes shaken and stirred

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telegraph.co.uk/gift/648c617… This new Gulf airline is alcohol-free but raises the bar for all carriers. First Riyadh Air review in today's Telegraph.
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11,000 miles. Four cabins. Six seat types. An exercise zone. £20,000 first class suites. Welcome to the 21-hour Qantas non-stop flights from London to Sydney. In this weekend's Sunday Times. thetimes.com/travel/advice/w…

Qantas unveils £20k suites and workouts on London to Sydney flights 

Qantas has unveiled the Airbus A350 jet it will use on its 21-hour route to Sydney. John Arlidge gets a preview of the seats, economy cabins and first class, plus the new jet-lag reducing food and...

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British Airways, Air France and Lufthansa used to rule the skies. What went wrong? In today's Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk/travel/comme…

The strange demise of Europe’s once-great airlines

British Airways, Air France and Lufthansa used to rule the skies. What went wrong?

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Can a luxury hotel become a boat? I set sail on the new £320 million Four Seasons superyacht. In this weekend's Sunday Times. thetimes.com/travel/inspirat…

What it’s like on board the new £320 million Four Seasons superyacht

Private pools, floating decks and a cigar lounge — we set sail on the brand’s first hotel at sea, where five nights’ B&B for two costs from £16,900

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Boarding now: Riyadh Air, the world's newest luxury airline. In today's Times. thetimes.com/travel/advice/t…

This new airline wants to be the world’s best — at the worst time

Riyadh Air, which this week starts flying its new luxury jets between London and the Saudi capital, is taking off in spite of the Middle East conflict and the disruption to tourism.

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Is it time to turn right when boarding a jet? In today's Sunday Times. thetimes.com/travel/advice/i…

I always fly business class — but economy has never looked so good

With more legroom, sleeper rows, wellbeing zones and free snacks, there’s no better time to turn right on a plane

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Have you crossed the Atlantic on JetBlue yet? I did last week and I'd do it again. My review is in today's Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk/travel/advic…

This unheralded American carrier is better than BA – and gives Virgin a run for its money

With innovative business-class suites and first-rate service, our writer reveals why JetBlue is a serious player on the transatlantic scene

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“We're not going to start crying. We’ll compete.” VW boss Thomas Schäfer on the threat from China. In this weekend's Sunday Times. thetimes.com/business/compan…

Our EVs match the Chinese on price, says VW cars boss

Thomas Schäfer took the helm of a company reeling from dieselgate. Now he has flicked the switch on an affordable electric range

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