https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/london city airport/ London City Airport News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:18:02+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-celebrates-its-silver-anniversary-at-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-celebrates-its-silver-anniversary-at-london-city-airport/ British Airways recently marked 25 years of flying the UK flag to and from London City Airport. The airline’s flights from the east London airport are operated by its subsidiary airline BA Cityflyer, which is offering up to 25 per cent off a wide range of city break destinations to celebrate. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:52:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-customers-invited-to-travel-to-london-city-airport-by-boat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-customers-invited-to-travel-to-london-city-airport-by-boat/ British Airways has teamed up with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to offer a scenic journey to the airport with 25% off tickets and a complimentary drink on the Thames. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is London’s River Bus service, stopping at 24 piers across the capital between Putney Pier in the west and Barking Riverside in the east. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:40:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-community-fund-empowers-local-communities-with-36k-in-f/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-community-fund-empowers-local-communities-with-36k-in-f/ London City Airport has announced the successful applicants for the second tranche of funding from the airport’s £75,000 Community Fund. Sun, 09 Jul 2023 03:45:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-introduces-new-next-gen-security-scanners-to-streamline/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-introduces-new-next-gen-security-scanners-to-streamline/ London City Airport is the first major airport in the UK to have a full CT security scanner offering New technology means passengers will no longer need to remove laptops or liquids, and can carry bottles containing up to 2 litres in their carry-on bags Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:24:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-sees-record-growth-with-3-million-passengers-in-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-sees-record-growth-with-3-million-passengers-in-2022/ Following two years impacted by the COVID pandemic, 2022 heralded a return to growth with 3 million passengers choosing to fly to and from the central London hub. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:21:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-teams-up-with-leidos-to-replace-conventional-security-x/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-teams-up-with-leidos-to-replace-conventional-security-x/ The best airport experience in London is about to get even better from April 2023. London City Airport is investing in replacing its existing conventional security X-ray machines with new, state of the art, CT scanners, provided by Leidos. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:54:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-announces-12m-investment-to-upgrade-its-departures-area/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-announces-12m-investment-to-upgrade-its-departures-area/ London City Airport today unveils a major investment in refurbishing its departures area to enhance the customer experience for its passengers and celebrate London businesses and brands. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:42:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-welcomes-sun-airs-services-to-billund/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-welcomes-sun-airs-services-to-billund/ Following a summer where 70% of the airport’s passengers were travelling for leisure, business traffic resumed in earnest Monday including the return of SUN-AIR and services to Billund. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:59:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-begins-consultation-on-changes-to-meet-rising-demand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-begins-consultation-on-changes-to-meet-rising-demand/ With passenger volumes set to reach 3 million this year, London City Airport today launched a 10-week public consultation on how it can meet passenger demand in the decade ahead. Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:08:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-passengers-soar-after-bumper-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-passengers-soar-after-bumper-may/ Bumper May figures have helped London City Airport surpass one million passengers for the year to date. The airport is also launching services to nine new destinations in June, including Thessaloniki, Barcelona and Guernsey. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:54:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-spreads-jubilee-joy-for-passengers-staff-and-local-community/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-spreads-jubilee-joy-for-passengers-staff-and-local-community/ As preparations gear up for the global celebration of the 70th year of Queen Elizabeth II’s historic reign, London City Airport today announced how it plans to mark the occasion. Mon, 30 May 2022 11:22:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/destination-deauville-as-lodyssey-announces-new-summer-route-from-london-ci/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/destination-deauville-as-lodyssey-announces-new-summer-route-from-london-ci/ From July 1st 2022, L’Odyssey will operate a twice weekly service to the beautiful Normandy seaside town of Deauville. Mon, 30 May 2022 08:20:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-aims-to-be-capitals-first-net-zero-airport-by-2030/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-aims-to-be-capitals-first-net-zero-airport-by-2030/ London City Airport has outlined plans to become the first net zero airport in London by 2030. Measures including phasing out gas for heating, waste and single-use plastics, and deploying electric vehicles. Wed, 18 May 2022 11:30:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-welcomes-new-ita-airways-flight-to-milan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-welcomes-new-ita-airways-flight-to-milan/ London City Airport has welcomed the return of flights to Milan Linate as the city-centre hub seizes on pent-up demand from business and leisure travellers. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:29:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-looks-ahead-to-strong-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-looks-ahead-to-strong-summer/ British Airways CityFlyer will start new routes from London City Airport to Milan Malpensa and Luxembourg on March 27th, as the airport continues to rebuild its network. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:33:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-hosts-recruitment-drive-as-demand-recovers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-hosts-recruitment-drive-as-demand-recovers/ London City Airport has hosted two successful events to support its recruitment drive and recovery of local businesses, following the pandemic. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:33:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-to-relaunch-milan-linate-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-to-relaunch-milan-linate-connection/ London City Airport is preparing for the return of flights to Milan Linate, as the city-centre hub seizes on pent-up consumer demand to revitalise its short-haul connections. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 02:22:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-rebuilds-ski-offering/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-rebuilds-ski-offering/ Brits and Europeans can return to the slopes with two new routes from London City Airport. British Airways is now fly up to four times per week direct to Chambéry in the French Alps. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:40:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-builds-toward-summer-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-builds-toward-summer-recovery/ With the introduction of new routes and the return of top-selling destinations, the airport is expecting more than three quarters of 2019 routes to be operating this year. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:52:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-adds-new-london-city-routes-for-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-adds-new-london-city-routes-for-summer/ British Airways will launch four new routes in time for the summer season. Operating from London City Airport, customers can now book to fly to Barcelona, Luxembourg, Milan and Thessaloniki. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:32:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-rebuild-schedule-in-wake-of-covid-19/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-rebuild-schedule-in-wake-of-covid-19/ Connections from London City to the capital of the Czech Republic are set to resume on Sunday with BA CityFlyer. The news comes as passenger numbers continue to recover. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:38:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-expands-testing-facilities-ahead-of-potential-summer-restart/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-expands-testing-facilities-ahead-of-potential-summer-restart/ The brand-new facility, located less than a minute from the airport terminal, will be able to administer over 200 tests per hour and will be available to meet increased demand from passengers. Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:59:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-reconnects-zuerich-and-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-reconnects-zuerich-and-london-city-airport/ London City Airport has welcomed the restoration of connections to Zürich, with Swiss to resume flying twice weekly to Switzerland’s largest city from today. Wed, 12 May 2021 11:15:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fully-digital-control-tower-launches-at-london-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fully-digital-control-tower-launches-at-london-city/ London City Airport has become the first major international airport in the world to be fully controlled by a remote digital air traffic control tower. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:29:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-launches-new-travel-portal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-launches-new-travel-portal/ As Britain gears up for a summer like no other, London City Airport has produced a new travel portal to help passengers make informed travel plans. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:18:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-welcomes-new-jersey-and-gibraltar-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-welcomes-new-jersey-and-gibraltar-flights/ British Airways has announced the launch of two new routes to Jersey and Gibraltar from London City Airport. Operating initially over the summer period, the routes will launch on June 25th. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:52:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zuerich-flights-launch-from-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zuerich-flights-launch-from-london-city-airport/ London City Airport welcomed the return of flights to Zürich earlier. Five flights a week, operated by home-based BA CityFlyer, will go between London’s most central airport and Switzerland’s largest city. Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:40:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jobs-to-go-as-london-city-airport-confirms-restructuring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jobs-to-go-as-london-city-airport-confirms-restructuring/ London City Airport has announced plans to cut more than a third of its workforce as the Covid-19 pandemic batters the aviation sector. The airport has officially opened consultation with up to 239 staff. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:50:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-belfast-connection-restored/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-belfast-connection-restored/ The service between London City Airport and George Best Belfast City Airport brings back flying on the popular route which had ceased in February with the collapse of Flybe. Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:34:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-to-welcome-vilnius-connection-this-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-to-welcome-vilnius-connection-this-month/ Flights between Vilnius and London City will continue to be operated as part of public service obligation formula which allows public entities to co-fund flights of special interest within the EU. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:01:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-to-welcome-frankfurt-flights-in-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-to-welcome-frankfurt-flights-in-september/ German airline Lufthansa will commence two flights a day between the two global financial centres from Monday, September 7th. When combined with its subsidiaries, Lufthansa is the second largest airline in Europe in terms of passengers carried. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 14:30:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-resumes-operations-as-quarantine-lifts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-resumes-operations-as-quarantine-lifts/ International flights have resumed today from London City Airport as quarantine regulations are lifted on a number of destinations. The return of flights to popular European holiday destinations from the airport has been met with strong demand from travellers. Fri, 10 Jul 2020 08:37:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/new-safety-precautions-for-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/new-safety-precautions-for-london-city-airport/ London City has released a new video that showcases the extra measures that have been added to the passenger experience to protect their wellbeing at the airport. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:36:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-to-return-to-london-city-in-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-to-return-to-london-city-in-july/ Linking Central London to the capital city of the Netherlands, the route will begin as a single daily service, with frequency increases expected as demand for travel returns. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 07:16:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cityflyer-resumes-operations-at-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cityflyer-resumes-operations-at-london-city-airport/ London City Airport has announced British Airways subsidiary BA CityFlyer will resume some routes from London City Airport to Ibiza, Florence, Málaga and Palma this summer. Mon, 22 Jun 2020 07:33:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-to-reopen-this-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-to-reopen-this-month/ London City Airport has announced plans to restart commercial operations from the end of June. The central London facility initially closed in March, with plans to reopen at the end of April. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:36:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-closes-until-end-of-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-closes-until-end-of-april/ London City Airport has temporarily suspended all commercial and private flights in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Travel demand around the world has seen sharp decline in recent weeks, with virtually all European airlines grounding flights in response. Thu, 26 Mar 2020 08:33:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-year-for-london-city-airport1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-year-for-london-city-airport1/ Over five million passengers travelled through London City last year, making it the busiest year for the airport. Publishing its official annual passenger figures, officials announced that a total of 5,100,025 passengers flew in to and out of the airport in 2019. Fri, 10 Jan 2020 10:01:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-growing-in-importance-for-local-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-growing-in-importance-for-local-travellers/ New analysis of Civil Aviation Authority postcode data by London City Airport has found that 143,000 departing passengers used the airport who live within a three-mile radius last year. This is a 22 per cent increase from the 117,000 passengers recorded in 2017. Fri, 27 Sep 2019 08:27:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-robert-sinclair-chief-executive-london-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-robert-sinclair-chief-executive-london-city/ London City Airport has worked tirelessly in recent years to develop a more inclusive image, welcoming a growing number of leisure travellers from the east of the capital. Here chief executive Robert Sinclair tells Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, how a £500 million redevelopment will further accelerate the process Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:56:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-flying-with-confidence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-flying-with-confidence/ With around a third of people in the UK professing some fear of flying, aviophobia can be a debilitating burden. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole follows the journey of one sufferer as he seeks overcome his anxiety on the Flying with Confidence course from British Airways Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:12:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-breaks-passenger-records-in-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-breaks-passenger-records-in-july/ Strong growth on leisure routes including Mykonos, Skiathos and Florence helped tip London City Airport to its busiest-ever month in July. Mon, 05 Aug 2019 10:14:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-consults-on-new-masterplan-for-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-consults-on-new-masterplan-for-growth/ London City Airport has published a draft master plan, detailing how it could respond to continued demand for business and leisure air travel, in a sustainable and responsible way, over the next 15 years. Fri, 28 Jun 2019 08:48:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/london-city-airport-showcases-developing-facilities-in-new-video/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/london-city-airport-showcases-developing-facilities-in-new-video/ London City Airport has released a new two-minute animation which offers a glimpse of the future for London’s most central airport. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:15:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-flying-with-confidence-at-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-flying-with-confidence-at-london-city-airport/ British Airways is celebrating its big birthday weekend in August with the first ever Flying with Confidence course at London City Airport. The course celebrates the airline’s centenary on August 25th when it takes off at the Docklands airport for the first time. Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:06:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lot-polish-airlines-launches-new-london-city-vilnius-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lot-polish-airlines-launches-new-london-city-vilnius-connection/ LOT Polish Airlines is today launching a new direct connection from London City Airport to the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius. The carrier will offer up to 12 flights a week on this service and is the first to offer business class on a direct flight to the destination. Wed, 01 May 2019 04:10:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/london-city-airport-reveals-new-brand-identity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/london-city-airport-reveals-new-brand-identity/ London City Airport has launched a new brand identity, which reflects a more dynamic, vibrant and contemporary look, synonymous with modern London. Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:02:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-london-city-munich-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-london-city-munich-route/ Customers at London’s Munich Cricket Club joined in a traditional Bavarian toast to the newest British Airways’ route to launch from London City Airport. Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:21:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/london-city-showcases-greenwich-with-new-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/london-city-showcases-greenwich-with-new-campaign/ London City Airport is encouraging its visitors to venture away from central London and explore cultural hotspots in the east of the capital. Sat, 26 Jan 2019 21:31:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-breaks-passenger-records-in-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-breaks-passenger-records-in-2018/ London City has published its official passenger figures for 2018, showing the number of travellers passing through the airport last year totalled a record-breaking 4,800,190. Tue, 08 Jan 2019 10:21:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lot-polish-airlines-takes-off-for-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lot-polish-airlines-takes-off-for-london-city-airport/ A new connection between London City Airport and Warsaw Chopin Airport has been welcomed by businesses and diplomats in Warsaw. From today, Lot Polish Airlines will commence operations at London City Airport for the first time, serving the Polish capital city up to twice a day. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 08:31:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-london-city-services-to-rome/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-london-city-services-to-rome/ The year-round service is the fourth Italian city to be served by British Airways direct from the Docklands and will operate every day except Saturday. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:48:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-further-expands-london-city-services-with-munich-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-further-expands-london-city-services-with-munich-route/ British Airways is to launch new three-times-a-day flights from London City Airport to the Bavarian beer capital of Munich next year. Tue, 25 Sep 2018 09:04:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aer-lingus-partners-with-cityjet-to-expand-dublin-london-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aer-lingus-partners-with-cityjet-to-expand-dublin-london-connections/ Aer Lingus and CityJet have announced details of an agreement which builds on CityJet’s long-established presence at London City Airport and further expands Aer Lingus’ London schedule offering. Wed, 29 Aug 2018 08:59:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lot-polish-airlines-to-launch-london-city-warsaw-connection-in-january/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lot-polish-airlines-to-launch-london-city-warsaw-connection-in-january/ LOT Polish Airlines has today announced the 100th connection in its network. As of January, the Polish carrier will fly directly from Warsaw to London City up to twice a day. Thu, 14 Jun 2018 09:51:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-launches-new-london-city-porto-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-launches-new-london-city-porto-route/ TAP’s new route between London City Airport and Porto launched earlier, with the inaugural flight taking off from London City at 14:50 on Sunday. The route operates six days a week and arrives in Porto at 17:10. Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:52:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-seeks-to-broaden-passenger-base-with-new-ad-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-seeks-to-broaden-passenger-base-with-new-ad-campaign/ London City Airport has launched a new series of adverts to communicate the time-saving advantages of the airport through the eyes of the customer. Fri, 16 Mar 2018 05:41:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wwii-bomb-discovery-closes-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wwii-bomb-discovery-closes-london-city-airport/ London City Airport has been forced to close following the discovery of a World War Two bomb in the River Thames. The airport, in the Docklands area of central London, is expected to be closed all day with all flights cancelled. Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:57:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-joins-growing-plastics-trend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-joins-growing-plastics-trend/ Plastic straws are no longer available in any of London City Airport’s food and drink outlets, and have been replaced with biodegradable paper straws, which will be provided upon request. Tue, 06 Feb 2018 02:39:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-launches-new-london-city-porto-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-launches-new-london-city-porto-connection/ TAP Air Portugal has started the new year by announcing a new operation between London City Airport and Porto, in addition to its service already available from London Gatwick. Launching on March 25th, the route will operate six flights a week. Thu, 04 Jan 2018 09:28:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-launches-new-flights-to-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-launches-new-flights-to-london-city-airport/ TAP’s operation between London City airport and Lisbon has launched, with the inaugural flight taking off from London City at 19:50. Mon, 30 Oct 2017 15:47:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-celebrates-30th-anniversary-looks-to-future-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-celebrates-30th-anniversary-looks-to-future-expansion/ On October 26th, 1987, a flight carrying around 40 passengers touched down from Plymouth in east London, on the peninsula between Royal Albert Dock and King George V Dock. It was the first commercial flight to land at London City Airport. Thu, 26 Oct 2017 07:15:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/london-city-airport-celebrates-birthday-with-unique-cocktail/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/london-city-airport-celebrates-birthday-with-unique-cocktail/ To celebrate the 30th birthday of London City Airport, Peter Dorelli, the 1980s drinks legend, has created a special signature cocktail called The East End Flyer. Tue, 24 Oct 2017 08:53:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/allan-appointed-chief-financial-officer-at-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/allan-appointed-chief-financial-officer-at-london-city-airport/ London City Airport has revealed Wilma Allan will be appointed as its new chief finance officer. Allan has over 20 years’ experience in finance, procurement, systems and IT management and is currently the chief financial officer for Govia Thameslink Railway. Tue, 19 Sep 2017 05:23:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sinclair-to-lead-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sinclair-to-lead-london-city-airport/ London City Airport has announced that, following an international search and selection process, Robert Sinclair will be appointed as chief executive of the facility. He will replace Declan Collier who is stepping down. Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:33:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-to-launch-first-digital-air-traffic-control-tower/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-to-launch-first-digital-air-traffic-control-tower/ London City Airport has announced it is to become the first UK airport to build and operate a digital air traffic control tower, with a multi-million pound investment in the technology. The innovative plans are a flagship moment in the airport’s 30th anniversary year, and mark the start of a technological revolution in UK airport air traffic management. Fri, 19 May 2017 08:34:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/collier-steps-down-as-london-city-airport-chief-executive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/collier-steps-down-as-london-city-airport-chief-executive/ London City Airport has announced that Declan Collier has decided to stand down as chief executive. London City Airport chairman, Terry Morgan, said, “On behalf of the board I want to pay tribute to the tremendous contribution that Declan has made to London City Airport.” Thu, 27 Apr 2017 07:47:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-to-launch-flights-from-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-to-launch-flights-from-london-city-airport/ TAP is launching flights from London City Airport to Lisbon, in addition to its services already available from Heathrow and Gatwick. Available now for customers to book, the flights will operate from October 29th, with two daily flights from Monday to Friday and one daily flight on weekends. Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:17:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/morgan-steps-up-as-chairman-at-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/morgan-steps-up-as-chairman-at-london-city-airport/ After more than ten years, Roy Griffins is to retire as chairman of London City Airport. Griffins has overseen a period of outstanding growth at the airport and leaves the business in excellent shape to fulfil its potential. Sat, 11 Mar 2017 11:46:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trumans-brings-brick-lane-brews-to-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trumans-brings-brick-lane-brews-to-london-city-airport/ Truman’s East London’s iconic brewery has launched Brick Lane Brews, a new café-bar concept, at London City Airport. This new venture sees the brewery expand its offer to serve a quintessentially East End London menu from morning to night. Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:22:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-breaks-passenger-records-in-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-breaks-passenger-records-in-2016/ London City Airport welcomed a record-breaking 4.5 million passengers in 2016 ahead of £344 million development. Expanding routes, investment in facilities and the continued convenience of the only airport actually in London has led to a record-breaking year for London City Airport. Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:42:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dont-pack-christmas-food-in-hand-luggage-warns-london-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dont-pack-christmas-food-in-hand-luggage-warns-london-city/ As the festive getaway continues at London City Airport, the airport has published advice to passengers with Christmas gifts and edible items in their hand luggage. The airport, which earlier this year revealed its most commonly confiscated items, has provided a helpful list of festive items which cannot be brought on board aircraft in hand luggage, primarily because of the government restrictions on liquids, pastes and gels, which must be under 100ml. Mon, 19 Dec 2016 23:02:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-welcomes-state-of-the-art-security-scanner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-welcomes-state-of-the-art-security-scanner/ London City Airport has successfully introduced a state-of-the-art millimetre-wave full-body scanner which will help further increase the speed of security screening and detection at the airport. The Quick Personnel Security scanner R&S QPS200 from Rohde & Schwarz completes a scan in a matter of seconds and automatically detects potentially dangerous items. Thu, 13 Oct 2016 08:17:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/black-lives-matter-protest-closes-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/black-lives-matter-protest-closes-london-city-airport/ All flights at London City Airport have been disrupted after protestors from the Black Lives Matter movement gained access to the runway. Protestors entered the airport at around 06:00 this morning, chaining themselves together on the runway. Tue, 06 Sep 2016 08:45:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-releases-cockpit-video-of-london-city-airport-landing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-releases-cockpit-video-of-london-city-airport-landing/ British Airways has released a cockpit video showing the steep approach into London City Airport to celebrate the airline’s bespoke business-class only service completing 25 million miles – the equivalent to 100 trips to the moon or circling the earth 1,000 times. The footage, filmed from the pilots’ perspective in the flight deck, now gives everyone the chance to see the amazing aerial views of the capital’s iconic skyline. Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:38:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-given-go-ahead-for-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-given-go-ahead-for-expansion/ London City Airport has today received planning permission for expansion from the UK government which will enable the airport to welcome 6.5 million passengers by 2025 and inject £1.5 billion each year into the economy. The City Airport Development Programme is a £344 million privately funded investment which includes plans for seven new aircraft stands, a parallel taxiway and passenger terminal extension. Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:06:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-introduces-flight-information-to-facebook-messenger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-introduces-flight-information-to-facebook-messenger/ London City Airport has become the first airport in the UK to enable customers to use Facebook Messenger to find out the latest real-time information about their flight. Following a short trial period, from today any passenger who has Facebook Messenger on their device can send their flight number on the day of travel to the LCY Flight Info Facebook page and receive personalised flight information. Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:18:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vote-of-confidence-for-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vote-of-confidence-for-london-city-airport/ The significant extent of London City Airport’s contribution to the UK and London economy has been revealed in a new report by Oxford Economics. The research group has found that trips from the airport can be associated with approximately £11 billion of UK trade exports to ten key European markets – accounting for five per cent of all the UK’s exports to these countries, which totalled £218 billion in 2014. Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:45:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-sees-record-visitor-numbers-in-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-sees-record-visitor-numbers-in-2015/ London City Airport welcomed 4,319,521 passengers in 2015, an 18.38 per cent increase on 2014, to set a new passenger number record. The only London airport actually in London enjoyed its fifth consecutive year of growth to beat the previous record of 3.6 million, boosted by British Airways’ busiest ever summer. Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:32:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skywork-airlines-launches-new-swiss-flights-from-london-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skywork-airlines-launches-new-swiss-flights-from-london-city/ SkyWork Airlines has launched flights from London City Airport to the Swiss cities Basel and Bern. Flights are operated by a twin-engine turboprop Saab 2000 aircraft, departing at 07:20 between Monday and Friday with a Sunday service departing at 17:20. A weekday evening route departing at 18:10 will also come into service from Tuesday September 1st. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:39:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-seeks-opportunity-to-expand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-seeks-opportunity-to-expand/ Use of existing capacity at London City Airport will help meet the air connectivity needs of London and the UK in the period between the government’s response to the Airports Commission and the completion of any new infrastructure, officials at the airport said earlier. The news comes at the Davies Commission recommends expansion at London Heathrow Airport, at the expense of a second runway at Gatwick. Wed, 01 Jul 2015 11:36:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-begins-expansion-work-on-western-pier/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-begins-expansion-work-on-western-pier/ Work has begun to reconfigure the London City Airport’s Western Pier, which houses 70 per cent of its departure gates. Built in 1987, the airport was designed for tens of thousands of passengers, not the millions that use it today. The new Western Pier will create a bright, open-plan space with modern seating, electronic boarding gates, workspaces, quiet areas and charging points. Thu, 28 May 2015 11:42:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-expansion-given-approval/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-expansion-given-approval/ In a step forward in easing aviation capacity in the south-east of England, plans to expand London City Airport have been given the go-ahead. The decision clears the way for a £200 million investment that will enable the airport to operate up to a permitted 111,000 annual flights, from the 70,000 currently flying. This new capacity will help ease the pressure on existing airport infrastructure in London and the UK while a decision is made on where new runway capacity will be delivered, and in the period before it becomes operational in the late 2020s. Fri, 06 Feb 2015 09:24:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cityjet-adds-self-bag-tagging-at-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cityjet-adds-self-bag-tagging-at-london-city-airport/ CityJet is introducing the Sonic ‘phase 5’ Self Bag Tag system at London City Airport, reducing check-in time from a couple of minutes to just 50 seconds. Sun, 12 Oct 2014 07:08:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-announces-major-london-city-airport-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-announces-major-london-city-airport-expansion/ In a major expansion that will see the airline significantly boost connectivity between the UK regions and Ireland to and from London, Flybe is delighted to announce that it has signed a five-year agreement with London City Airport (LCY) to commence domestic and international operations to/from London City with effect from 27 October 2014. Routes are on sale immediately. Thu, 24 Apr 2014 23:30:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bloomberg-links-with-london-city-airport-for-new-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bloomberg-links-with-london-city-airport-for-new-campaign/ Bloomberg and London City Airport have announced a three-year agreement to install an immersive, technology-driven Bloomberg brand experience brought to life across a number of physical and digital touch points within the airport. Opening in spring 2014, the first Bloomberg Hub will enhance the experience of close to 3.4 million customers who pass through LCY each year. Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:21:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-draws-focus-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-draws-focus-east/ London is moving east – that’s the message from business leaders in London’s Royal Docks today. As London City Airport launches a report on its future plans, businesses and developers are calling for more recognition of the huge investment taking place in and around the Royal Docks, which they are calling the ‘Crown Jewels of East London’.  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:19:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-presents-plans-to-double-passenger-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-presents-plans-to-double-passenger-numbers/ London City Airport has submitted a planning application for permission to expand its current infrastructure to accommodate up to 120,000 flight movements per year, a level already permitted under an application granted in 2009. The proposals will also allow the airport to double its passenger numbers - to six million - over the next ten years, while continuing to attract inward investment into east London and acting as a catalyst for the regeneration of the area. Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:25:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-sees-strong-passenger-numbers-in-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-sees-strong-passenger-numbers-in-july/ London City Airport has seen a sharp increase in passenger numbers, with 25 per cent more fliers making their way through the terminal in July than last year. In total a record 328,155 passengers were recorded during the month, up by 12,600 from the same period of 2012. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:00:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-records-record-passenger-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-records-record-passenger-numbers/ The only airport in central London had its busiest ever month, week and day in May, peaking at 15,697 passengers on Friday 23rd to total 315,514 - the highest monthly figure in its 26 year history. The figures represent an increase of almost 20 per cent compared to May 2012. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:39:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-seeks-growth-with-new-commercial-strategy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-seeks-growth-with-new-commercial-strategy/ London City Airport is to focus on inbound growth for 2012 and beyond, dedicating a large proportion of the year’s marketing activity to key European hubs and substantially increasing resources within the commercial division. This activity will complement working closely with airline customers through planned airline marketing activity, extending the reach of the campaigns through personal interaction with targeted audiences. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:17:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-year-for-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-year-for-london-city-airport/ London City Airport saw more than three million passengers pass through its gates in 2011, latest figures have revealed, as the airport ends the year on a high. The airport reported a growth in passenger numbers, recording a 7.6 per cent increase for the year when compared to 2010. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:09:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-chief-executive-for-london-city-airport1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-chief-executive-for-london-city-airport1/ Declan Collier will take over as Chief Executive of London City Airport when Richard Gooding OBE steps down from his executive position after 15 years. The changeover will take place in early 2012. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:47:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-chief-executive-for-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-chief-executive-for-london-city-airport/ London City Airport has announced chief executive, Richard Gooding, is to step down from the role after 15 years and join the board as a non-executive director. Declan Collier, currently chief executive of the Dublin Airport Authority, will assume the role. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:39:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-to-introduce-information-to-2012-visitors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-to-introduce-information-to-2012-visitors/ London City Airport, the capital’s only airport with a London postcode, is preparing for its busiest year yet in 2012 as London continues to move east and puts the airport on the doorstep of the city’s newest developments. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airports-punctuality-soars-in-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airports-punctuality-soars-in-2011/ London City Airport’s on-time performance continues to beat all other UK airports. Statistics recently published by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) marked London City Airport’s arriving and departing scheduled services at 89% on time, three percentage points higher than any other major UK Airport. Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:45:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-appoints-legal-affairs-manager/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-appoints-legal-affairs-manager/ Joanna will start her role on 1 September 2011 and will report directly into Chief Finance Officer, Patrick Burrows. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:38:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-in-multi-million-pound-revamp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-in-multi-million-pound-revamp/ London City Airport is launching a multimillion refit of its terminal building early next year. The project, which is due to be completed next year, will expand the departure area and also increase the number of security channels. The move has been prompted by the number of passengers booking online and skipping check-in and going straight to security. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:45:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090710103928452/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090710103928452/ London City Airport has been given the green light by its local council to raise its flights from 80,000 to 120,000 by the end of next year. The expansion is expected to generate £26 million for the local economy as well as creating of 957 jobs.The Borough of Newham said it had agreed to the 50 percent increase in the number of flights, despite objections from environmentalists over the increase in volume of greenhouse gases. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:29:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-to-raise-flights-50-perent/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-city-airport-to-raise-flights-50-perent/ London City Airport has been given the green light by its local council to raise its flights from 80,000 to 120,000 by the end of next year. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:18:22 +0000