BA LCY - JFK Flights

[skysnn]

Was reading in the English news papers last week, that BA are planning to operate flights from London City Airport to New York, but due to runway lenghts they will stop off in the West of Ireland for refueling on the outbound leg. The airport was not mentioned, but hopefully it will be Shannon, as it is twice daily transit flights.

[neoncircles]

Yes indeed it is shannon, they will preclear US Immigration while on the ground

[shaneslv]

Hi every one first time posting a comment!! just read this on line

British Airways surprised rivals today by anouncing plans to launch its own transatlantic business-only flights.
The airline will operate daily flights from London City to New York next year on Airbus A318 aircraft with just 32 seats.
But the airline will have to refuel on route to New York, possibly for 90 minutes at Shannon. Flights back to City Airport will be non-stop.
"We'll decide where to refuel in due course on westbound flights. Runway restrictions mean we can't take off from London City with full fuel tanks," admitted a BA spokesman. But he denied the need to land and refuel negated the rationale for a business-only airline, where speed and no hassle travel are of paramount importance.