The Jet Centre at London City Airport (Booth 402) recently published new, reduced airport charges for business aviation. “The new rates make it easier for more customers to enjoy fast access to the center of London by flying into London City,” said Nick Rose, director of business aviation.
He said that London provides “unparalleled access” to the financial district and, since it is only four miles from Canary Wharf and nine miles from Mayfair (the West End), the city of London.
“The London market is enjoying a revival and this is the time to review pricing for landing into London,” said Rose. “Customers are more conscious of price and value for money [and] this has led to an increase in traffic for light and midsize aircraft. As a result, London City is able to review its pricing and pass these savings on to customers.
“At London City Airport you will find clear and inclusive tariffs that represent value for money. In effect, the airport is returning £1 million ($1.4 million) to customers with this initiative,” he said.
The airport highlights its “90-second promise” where passengers using the Jet Centre can go in only 90 seconds from car to aircraft on departure, and the same from aircraft to car on arrival. “That’s a time-saving proposition that no other airport in the London area can offer.”
The airport is open 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sundays. This compares to London Biggin Hill Airport, which has longer opening hours but is further from the City, while TAG Farnborough Airport, Luton and other airports are further again from central London.
However, London City requires steep approach approval for both aircraft and crews. It is also limited on parking space, so visiting aircraft should ensure they check availability, as well as rates. The airport also has regional airline services to parts of Europe and a special British Airways service to New York.
