Inspired thinking
To operate Longhaul (with tech. stop) from LCY is an inspired idea. LHR has to be one of the most dreadful airports in Europe - because of its popularity and the lack of investment in passenger facilities and infrastructure (I'm not talking damn shops either). So to launch a service from a London airport where passengers can get from its front doors to the aircraft in 15 minutes has to represent a giant step forwards in passenger service. So what if it has to tech. stop - you are still ahead of the crowd after you have taken off following refuelling. Those at LHR will be doing battle with my "friends", the goons "doing security" at LHR. They'll still have to battle their way past thousands of people to get to their gate to find their aircraft is delayed.
PM