British Airways flies the Olympics

With London 2012 now under 12 months away Olympic sponsor British Airways has chosen to paint the underbelly of one of their Airbus A318 that flies daily in and out of London City Airport (LCY) in a distinctive way.  LCY is the nearest airport to the Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park, just four miles away by road.  Garry Copeland, British Airways Director of Engineering, said: “This is the first time in the history of British Airways that we have branded the underbelly of an aircraft with a celebratory message.  We hope it will bring a real sense of excitement to the Olympic Park and people living around the area.”

The A318 is one of a pair of the aircraft operated by British Airways out of City Airport on a daily service to New York JFK.  It regularly flies over the Olympic site both inbound and outbound giving passengers a unique view of the whole complex.  Whether those on the ground, or in New York, can see the wording is doubtful. www.ba.com

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