London is undoubtedly one of the best connected cities across the globe. The city has four international airport and several others just a train ride away. International cities served number in the hundreds and most routes are flown by a number of competing airlines.
Everyone in the industry knows of London Heathrow, and London Gatwick and London Stansted airports are also well used for International travel. In 2009 British Airways is launching a new route offering business class travel between New York and London City Airport in the heart of Docklands convenient for the Business City and the East End of London.
Although Britain is an island London has international connections without the need to fly or sail. The Channel Tunnel links London to France and the rest of Europe. High speed railway lines provide city centre to city centre travel times to Paris and Brussels to rival those of airlines.