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London City Airport
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving London City Airport, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Tube & Rail · London
Wind speeds that could halt London trains and flights revealed
Londoners travelling by train or plane during stormy weather may be surprised to learn there is no single wind speed that automatically causes services to be cancelled. Instead, transport operators assess various risks posed by strong winds, such as falling trees, debris on railway tracks, and challenging landing conditions at airports.
London4 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - Airports · London
EU cabin bag rules to affect London flights from 2027
New EU regulations will require airlines to allow passengers one free personal item in the cabin. These rules apply to flights departing from EU airports and take effect from October 23, 2027. UK baggage rules remain unchanged.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Airports · London
Facial recognition eGates to be at all UK airports by 2027
A new contactless eGate system using facial recognition technology is being introduced at UK airports. The system, which began a phased rollout on October 6, is expected to be operational at all airports by early 2027, though passengers must still carry their passports.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 45 
Airports · LondonLondon City Airport tops flight cancellation rates
London City Airport recorded the highest flight cancellation rate among major London airports in the first half of 2026. The rate increased by 71 per cent compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 2.44 per cent.
London2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Airports · East LondonThamesmead residents face 5-mile gap to London City Airport without direct rail link
Residents in Thamesmead, five miles from London City Airport, rely on buses and rail connections via Woolwich or Abbey Wood due to no direct rail link. City Hall’s draft London Plan identifies a DLR extension as key infrastructure to support housing and job growth in the area.
East London5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Projects · East LondonLondon Cable Car reveals east London’s landmarks from 90 metres up
The London Cable Car, running between Greenwich Peninsula and Royal Docks, offers views of the Thames Barrier, London City Airport and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Transport for London says the 10-minute journey shows east London’s industrial history and modern developments from above.
East London5 min readTrust 38 · Craft 44 · Hype 32