London City: New Routes, Airlines, Infrastructure
Although LCY does not seem to have a strong local supporter's base on this forum, I though it would be worthwhile to open a dedicated thread for the airport similar to the ones we have for almost all the other airports.
To get the thread started:
- EAE European Air Express is to cease its twice daily ATR42 service to DUS with effect Mar, 18. If I am not mistaken, the route was operated for approx. a year with rather disappointing loads.
- As has already been reported, VLM Airlines will introduce a new route to AMS in April with initially three daily (mo-fr) departures -
LCY 08:00 AMS 10:20 VG 214
LCY 15:15 AMS 17:35 VG 222
LCY 18:50 AMS 21:10 VG 226
- bringing their LCY network to eight destinations. Rumours have it that a NCL route is also in the pipeline.
- Luxair debuted their new jet service from Luxemburg last Monday (Feb, 14) and now operates on the route with a ERJ135. Luxair's Fokker 50s have been sold to a Swedish company. VLM Airlines has reacted with adding a fourth daily rotation (VG304 STD 0840). As for the battle on this route: Luxair's CEO C. Heinzmann is the former VLM CEO.
- Next Monday, Feb 21, will see the inauguration of Darwin Airlines' new X6 service to Berne and Lugano, operated with a Saab 2000.
- As was announced back in December, KLM cityhopper will start a second route from LCY on April 1 and compete with VLM Airlines to RTM. As a reaction, VLM Airlines has added a 10th daily rotation on its LCY-RTM route with effect Feb, 14 (VG294, STD 1815)
Last edited by virginblue; 1st Oct 2005 at 12:41.