Originally Posted by
Less Hair
EGLC is not so much about the runway length and tiny apron space but about the steep descent ahead. A321neo? No way.
I think runway length was an issue for BA's 318s flying the all business class service to JFK, they couldn't get away with a full fuel load hence the fuelling stop at Shannon.
It was a very nice way to fly, nibbles, fizz and starters on the way to Shannon and main course on the ground avoiding any risk of turbulence upsetting it. A bit different from most baby bus flights.