Corporate travel budgets have been particularly hit by the global credit crunch. With businesses tightening the purse strings many executives have been forced to fly in economy.

But does this spell the end of business class travel and what effect will offers like premium economy have on the market?

Rajan Datar feels the pulse of global business class travel.

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