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As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009.
in Politics, on the 29th of September 2009
As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009.

As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people.

A group of environmental activists called "Plane Stupid" dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

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As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009.

As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people.

A group of environmental activists called "Plane Stupid" dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

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As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009.

As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people.

A group of environmental activists called "Plane Stupid" dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

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As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009.

As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people.

A group of environmental activists called "Plane Stupid" dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

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As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009.

As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people.

A group of environmental activists called "Plane Stupid" dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

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As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009.

As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people.

A group of environmental activists called "Plane Stupid" dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

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As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009.

As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people.

A group of environmental activists called "Plane Stupid" dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

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As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009.

As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people.

A group of environmental activists called "Plane Stupid" dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

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As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009.

As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people.

A group of environmental activists called "Plane Stupid" dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

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As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009.

As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people.

A group of environmental activists called "Plane Stupid" dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

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As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009.

As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people.

A group of environmental activists called "Plane Stupid" dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

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As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009.

As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people.

A group of environmental activists called "Plane Stupid" dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

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As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009.

As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people.

A group of environmental activists called "Plane Stupid" dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

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As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.
As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.
As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.
As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.
As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.
As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.
As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.
As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.
As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.
As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.
As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.
As BA Launched it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York, there was a mock celebration held by environmental activists 'Plane Stupid'. City airport, London. 29/09/2009. As BA Launches it's new business-class service from London City Airport to New York a luxury all-business service between London and New York, with just 32 seats on an aircraft normally fitted for 100 people. A group of environmental activists called 'Plane Stupid' dressed up posing as City yuppies holding a mock celebration at London City Airport with banners proclaiming 'We love carbon emissions' and 'global warming is cool' and also making a lot of noise using whistles, drums and horns as the airline launches its new service.

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