2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport Jet Centre at London City Airport has announced that it will join Avfuel Corporation’s global network of branded FBOs. As an Avfuel-branded FBO, the Jet Centre will now offer the jet fuel savings program Avfuel Contract Fuel, the AVTRIP pilot rewards program and more.
The Avfuel partnership not only addresses the Jet Centre’s commercial objectives, but brings a raft of extra benefits for LCY Jet Centre’s customers. Axel Ienna, Director, Corporate Aviation for London City Airport said: “We’re a competitive business and have clear business goals; enhancing the service we offer to customers and stakeholders, polishing the passenger experience and attracting new customers from outside our traditional catchment area, which are amply served and promoted by our place in Avfuel’s global network. Being able to offer more competitive rates and increased flexibility serves customers’ needs, while being part of the network raises awareness of all that the LCY Jet Centre can offer, both across Europe and in the USA.”
A favourite of corporate travellers, London City Airport Jet Centre is a desirable addition to the Avfuel network, said Marci Ammerman, Avfuel Vice President of Marketing. “We’ve always strived to listen to our customers and cater to what they really want. We see similar values put forth by London City Airport and the Jet Centre,” Ammerman said. “The airport and FBO have demonstrated a tremendous commitment to corporate aviation. The care that has gone into the selection of available products and services as well as the facilities is remarkable.”
Editors note
London City Airport Jet Centre
The London City Airport Private Jet Centre is by far the closest private Jet Centre to central London, just three miles fromCanary Wharf, seven miles from the City and 10 miles from London’s West End.The Jet Centre welcomes its fair share of celebrity and royal traffic all year around and turns into a busy jump-off point during thewinter for private ski vacations in the nearby Alps. The Jet Centre boasts a variety of conveniences and amenities, including VIP lounges and dedicated crew facilities. Its experienced staff will deliver a complete package of services ranging from flight planning and weather to ground and aircraft handling.
London City Airport
London City Airport (LCY) is the only London airport situated in London itself, just three miles from Canary Wharf, seven miles from the City and 10 miles from London’s West End and linked to all via the Docklands Light Railway. Infrastructure improvements in 2011 catered for 3 million passengers and 70,000 movements, while in 2012 LCY celebrated its millionth flight, 35 millionth passenger and 25 years of operation. LCY offers a unique 20/10 proposition – a 20 minute check in, from door to gate, and a 10 minute arrival, from tarmac to train. 10 airlines fly out of LCY, serving 42 destinations, including Dublin, Madrid and Geneva . Seven new destinations were added in 2012, and the airport has permission to increase its operation to 120,000 movements per annum. Further information about the airport and its services can be found at www.londoncityairport.com.
Avfuel Corporation
Avfuel provides fuel and services to the global aviation industry and is the leading independent supplier in the United States. Established as a supply and logistic company nearly 40 years ago, Avfuel is core competent in every aspect that surround the delivery of fuel – from refinery to wingtip. Our diverse market of customers include: fixed base operators, airlines, freight companies, corporate flight departments, military special operations and helicopter operators. Avfuel combines global access with personalized service throughout a fuelling network over 2000 locations worldwide and 600+ Avfuel branded dealers and offers business solutions such as AVTRIP, an established, recognized pilot incentive program; the jet fuel savings program Avfuel Contract Fuel and Avplan, a flight-support and trip planning company for domestic and international customers. Our 100% dedication to aviation demonstrates our passion and commitment to a global community that prospers on the movement of goods and services around the world.
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