I just noticed something on the British Airways website set to the
Netherlands as the location: a banner add claiming a wider and more comfortable seat on the LCY-AMS route (compared to the competition). Has BA introduced something new?
The page is
here and also quoted below.
Originally Posted by British Airways
New Embraer 170 aircrafts fly from Amsterdam to London City
Reduced emissions.
Wider seats.
Fly with us and you really can breathe easy.
Fly British Airways from Amsterdam to London City and you’ll discover that we’re setting a higher standard than other airlines. Our new fleet is designed around your needs. Your need to feel more relaxed, more comfortable and more environmentally friendly.
Our new Embraer 170 planes are introduced effective 12 January on the route from Amsterdam to London City. Is it the wider seats, the more generous stowage space or the lack of any middle seats that makes our new fleet of aircraft feel more welcoming? Maybe it’s the warm, friendly service or the fact that there’s no under-seat railing, giving you more room to stretch your legs. In fact we’ve made our new planes so comfortable, that you might consider not even getting off the plane when we land.
55% lower CO2 emissions mean our new fleet is also more environmentally friendly compared to the Avro RJ100 aircraft.
So when you fly to London City you can feel good about it on the inside, and on the outside too.
Introducing a new way to fly to London City.
Also quoting fares of €69 (£60) one-way inclusive; seems quite low for this route, which in the past I have always thought was catered only towards the business types.