Archive Press Releases

List of Press Releases from 2016

February 2016

• London City Airport Sale Confirmed

March 2016

• Launch of New German Routes from City Airport
• Flybe to Provide City to City Air Link from Cardiff
• New Spanish Route from London City

April 2016

• New research shows London City Airport enables £11 billion of European trade as London’s business decision-makers back airport’s expansion
• London City Airport launches 5-point Newham Community Pledge as airport expansion receives support from East London businesses
• London City Airport awarded by Airports Council International for reducing its carbon footprint

May 2016

• From the Docklands to the Dordogne - Tout Suite
• More Alitalia flights between London and Milan
• Re-discovered promotional video makes London air travel in the 1990s look and sound amazing
• Posh pooch shampoo, John West tuna, £40,000 cash and snow globes:

June 2016

• Some Oompah for New German Routes from London City Airport
• London City Airport's Volunteering Fortnight is most successful ever with 375 staff hours contributed
• Forget football, head to sunny Alicante

July 2016

• London City Airport’s guide helps international visitors understand what Brits say during summer versus what they actually mean
• Royal shortbread, posh tea and the famous red bus: the most popular gifts and souvenirs at London City Airport are best of British
• Newham schools compete to suggest new destinations and gain hands-on work experience
• Flybe's new route to Rennes takes off from London City Airport
• London City Airport introduces Facebook Messenger to check flight information
• Major boost for UK and London economy as London City Airport receives planning permission for expansion

August 2016

• Queue the music: London City Airport is the first UK airport to play tunes to passengers during security screening

September 2016

• SUN-AIR to start new route between London City Airport and Bremen
• Recruitment Drive for New Pilots
• Flybe flights between London City Airport and Cardiff take off on track

October 2016

• London City Airport is the first UK airport to introduce state-of-the-art full-body scanner for passengers
• Flybe service between London City Airport and Cardiff to continue
• London City Airport implements real-time customer feedback system
• London City Airport appoints former I.T. guru as Chief Operating Officer
• London City Airport Statement
• London City Airport CEO responds to Heathrow decision

November 2016

• London City named best regional airport in the world
• London City Airport inspires East London pupils to pursue careers that will shape the UK economy

December 2016

• Don’t let Christmas get confiscated – London City Airport offers advice on the festive items to avoid in your hand luggage