When I flew recently from Hong Kong to Shanghai, the passenger just in front reclined rapidly and snapped my screen off at the base. Needless to say I arrived feeling neither productive nor happy. Horror stories like this persuade many companies to spring for business-class seats. But there still is the tough decision of selecting the ideal airline. To determine which local fleet offers the best in business class, Time Asia polled several Asian airlines to find out what amenities they offer high-flying executives.
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ANA last redesigned its business class nearly a decade ago, and it shows. Seats don't offer power outlets for laptops, so you'd better stock up on batteries if traveling long-haul. Power outlets are not currently available, but the Empower system being installed next year will give you juice as well as Internet access. Seat pitch is 127 cm and recline a healthy 48 degrees. All seats come with a phone as part of an in-flight entertainment system that also offers games and 12 separate video and audio channels.