Lufthansa links Berlin and London City

German national airline Lufthansa will commence twice-daily services from London City airport to Berlin on January 14th next year, it has announced.

The carrier claims that the connection to Berlin Tegel will be the fastest available for passengers travelling between the centres of the two capital cities.

An aircraft capable of accommodating up to 89 passengers will be used to make the 100-minute flight.

Marianne Sammann, Lufthansa's general manager for UK and Ireland, said: "Following the positive economic climate in the UK and Europe, we are discovering a strong demand for new city routes serving the mobility needs of UK and German business travellers.

"Berlin, as Europe's new conference and exhibition metropolis, is now just around the corner from London's financial district and the perfect destination for this speedy new service."

Richard Gooding OBE, chief executive of London City airport, described the route launch as "exciting news" that complements the range of German destinations already available from the hub.

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