Service on the ground was excellent as usual at London City Airport, with no queues or dramas.

London City provides the perfect way to escape London, but I wish I could say the same about the Air France City Jet BAE 146 -200 aircraft I flew on! Old, dirty and rather smelly; it had been a while since I had experienced such poor surroundings on a major flag carrier, but Aeroflot circa 1987 springs to mind.

The service on-board was efficient, but cold, which was a surprise considering the Irish cabin crew. The breakfast service on the 1hr flight consisted of a croissant, cheese and a slice of Palma ham, juice, tea and coffee.