Give the lad a break. He's 16 and wants to spend a grand he doesn't have to fly on an A318 pretending it's Concorde. Enough said I think....

I suspect that there may be a lot of flights booked JFK-LCY LHR-JFK regardless of cost. Incidentally the LGW-JFK service has already gone, before the end of the season as advertised.

Cant Wait to See Her!
Heard her over the Radio many times, I even heard a controller call her Speedbird Concorde 2.

Shame I live about 20 miles from LCY.

Skipness,

I understand your point about JFK-LCY LHR-JFK but, if I may say so, I'm convinced you're wrong!

The low hassle factor (15 min check-in time afore departure) of LCY and the complete removal of the immigration hassle factor at JFK (performed at Shannon with your fellow 31 - at most - other pax, are worth their weights in gold.

Last time I went to the US from T4 - yes I know T5 is now magic but more airlines fly the pond than BAW - but it took me 40 mins in Fastrack to get through security; last time I went through LCY there was no queue and two smiling sets of searchers and friskers were in attendance.

Arrive at JFK and just walk to the taxi rank - bliss, well until you get in the cab anyway!

It'll work.

Saman

Having flown on the service last week (last minute business meeting) it's truly exceptional.

Very sprightly on takeoff from LCY, so you get a good buzz.

There are some internal videos on YouTube knocking about - have a look on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

The loads are starting to pick up on the LCY-JFK leg. Today it was in the 20's and bookings are looking better :) Still full coming back.

24 seats out of 32 at £1000 one-way excluding all taxes surcharges etc should see it just about wash its face.

So if they are managing a higher yield it should do well.

Here are some vids of Speedbird One.
These are not mine, just some from Youtube via !!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Enjoy.

YouTube - Speedbird One The Movie [Part One of Three]

YouTube - Speedbird One The Movie [Part Two of Three]

YouTube - Speedbird One The Movie [Part Three of Three]

That is incredible acceleration.....TOGA I guess??

I would guess it is TOGA by the sounds of the engine.

Anyone know what brake setting they use on landing at LCY - I'm guessing Medium or are they allowed to use Max? Or do they use manual only for optimal control?

Great videos, really gives one a feel for the flight.

A great innovation by BA :D

Most of the videos cover take-off and landing during which electronic devices should not be used!

Groundloop - you are correct, but this doesn't stop thousands of people each day from sneakily doing so!

Are you regarding the Man using a Phone (Blackberry I think?) to take a photo out the window on Depature from LCY?

or the guy behind the camera?

Both, I suppose.

Avherald is reporting a BA 318 having multiple birdstrikes on departure from JFK
Incident: British Airways A318 at New York on Oct 14th 2009, multiple bird strikes

I saw the BA bird strike on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!, and she's gonna be kept in JFK for a while, is also believed that they may bring in the second rotation early (BA003/4)(G-EUNB).:O

Malaysian28,

The second rotation was already in force...just! It was actually NB that had the bird strike, however, both aircraft are now back in the air.

Ok cool, never knew that.
Thanks Jetset Lady,
I might be able to see both BA A318's on my next visit to LCY.

No problem. The best time to see them both at LCY would be between 1030 and 1200-ish. But not at weekends.

Hows the loads for this service? has it worked as planned?