The new service will fly from London's City airport. That could be a key difference from its failed competitors, which flew from Luton and Stansted - not particularly convenient for those in the financial heart of the capital.
And it means that high-flyers won't need to cross London to fly from Heathrow. But there is a disadvantage too.
Flying from London City means ... ... ...a refuelling stop in Shannon in the Republic of Ireland. That adds time to the journey. But on the plus side travellers can clear US immigration while in Ireland - so when they land in the States they can pass through the domestic gate which should be quicker.
The plane will carry only 32 passengers .... ... ... That has outraged environmentalists, who say each traveller will be responsible for about three times the emissions of regular flights.
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And it means that high-flyers won't need to cross London to fly from Heathrow. But there is a disadvantage too.
Flying from London City means ... ... ...a refuelling stop in Shannon in the Republic of Ireland. That adds time to the journey. But on the plus side travellers can clear US immigration while in Ireland - so when they land in the States they can pass through the domestic gate which should be quicker.
The plane will carry only 32 passengers .... ... ... That has outraged environmentalists, who say each traveller will be responsible for about three times the emissions of regular flights.
BBC news link
