FlyBe seemingly is going to try again to crack the nut of London, and in the process return to London City Airport. FlyBe Dash8 Q400 landing at East Midlands Airport - Image GhettoIFE The airline will return to London City Airport after signing a five-year operational agreement with the airport, opening five routes in the process: Belfast - Three times daily Dublin - Four … [Read more...]
CityJet to pull London City – Edinburgh Route
It seems that CityJet is giving up a key route between London City Airport and Edinburgh, with the suspension of the route after the 26th October CityJet operates between the two cities 4 times a weekday, with fierce competition from British Airways who operate 8 return flights a weekday. It seems this competition was enough to make CityJet reconsider its options. Existing … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – CityJet Avro RJ85
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a CityJet Avro RJ-85 resting in the early morning sun at London City Airport The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! … [Read more...]
Alitalia boosts services at London City
It seems London City Airport is doing a good job of pull inning in more services with Alitalia adding an extra service. Alitalia will add extra services Milan Linate and launching a new route to Rome. Milan-Linate - London City will increase to 18 flights a week for the current 11 from the 31st March Meanwhile, on the 1st April, the Rome - London City route will open … [Read more...]
How long to self tag a bag? 24 seconds according to LCY…
London City Airport has a habit of being fast over anything - be it turning around a plane, quick immigration or luggage claim. Well according to their web site, they're managed to get self bagging down to a lightning 24 seconds. The service offered by London City Airport and British Airways allows passengers to print their own luggage tags at the airport. Simply visit … [Read more...]
Airplane Art Extra – British Airways Airbus A318
It's New Years Day, I'm still feeling sore from a long night behind a camera eyepeice, and therefore it's time for some more Airplane Art. Today, it's something a bit special - a British Airways Airbus A318 touching down at London City Airport - taking on the water at the Royal Albert Dock. With thanks to London City Airport, The London City Airport Fire Brigade. … [Read more...]
London City Airport celebrates 25 years of operation
London City Airport this week celebrated 25 years of operations its location, and has announced one heck of a major infrastructure upgrade. The upgrade valued at £15 million will involve: The refurbishment of the Western Pier, with new departure gates and improved lounge facilities re-development of the International Arrivals Hall enhancements to baggage handling … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – CityJet Fokker 50
It's Sunday again, and it must be time for Airplane Art. This week, its a CityJet Fokker 50 parked at London City Airport preparing for an early morning departure. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! Oh yes, I'll be doing the draw for the 1st Anniversary … [Read more...]
British Airways reduces London City – New York route for part of Spring 2013
British Airways is cutting back its London City Airport - Shannon - New York - London City Route with the removal of Flights BA3 and BA4 for part of the Winter Timetable. The cuts operate from 18th March 2013 to 16th April on a temporary basis. During this period, the following schedule will operate for flights BA1/BA2. BA001 DEPART LCY 10:00 ARRIVE SNN 11:15 DEP … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes: London City Airport – The Trip Home and My Thoughts
Behind the Scenes: London City Airport – The trip home and my thoughts Behind the Scenes: London City Airport: The Introduction Peak rush to London, aLoft ExCeL Morning time at LCY – Inspecting runway lights Ramp Operations At the JetCentre Ramp Walk 1 Ramp Walk 2 From the Tower Watery Inspections with the Fire Service Leaving London … [Read more...]