BA take delivery of first plane for London City – New York service
04.09.09
British Airways has received the first of two uniquely configured Airbus A318 aircraft, which will be used to operate its new Business Class-only service between London City Airport and New York. It is the first airline in the world to receive the specially modified A318 with 'steep approach' capability, allowing its to land and take off at steeper than usual gradients, such as those at London City.
The service will be launched on 29 September and will be operated daily, except on Saturdays, increasing to twice daily from mid-October. BA's two A318s are also specially configured to carry just 32 passengers on Club World seats, which can convert to fully flat beds They will also be equipped to enable customers to work during flights on emails, the Internet and text from mobile phones.
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