LCY with A318
I've just read that BA is to start operations flying to JFK from LCY in an all business class configuration of 32 pax using Airbus A318s. Now I've never actually operated in or out of LCY, however I used to position there quite regularly & before the days of 'enhanced security' in the UK I used to go up to the jump seat for landings. If I remember correctly it has a 5 degree glide slope & a 1400m runway.
I'm surprised that a 318 can get into or out of LCY carrying full fuel for a transatlantic flight even with such a low pax figure. Does anyone have the lowdown on the technical aspects of this. I'd just be interested.