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On 4th December, British Airways (BA) announced the launch of new seasonal routes via its subsidiary BA Cityflyer for summer 2026. The new services will link London City Airport to Toulon Saint-Tropez (France), London Stansted to Olbia (Sardinia, Italy), and Glasgow to San Sebastián (Spain).

BA Cityflyer at a glance

Category	Details
Parent company	British Airways (BA)
Subsidiary type	Regional short-haul carrier under the British Airways brand
Primary operating base	London City Airport (LCY)
Secondary bases / stations	London Stansted Airport (STN) Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Fleet size	20 aircraft (all Embraer E190)
Fleet type	Embraer 190 (configured in BA’s Club Europe & Euro Traveller cabins)
Typical route profile	Business routes, high-yield short-haul markets, and seasonal leisure destinations across Europe
Network size	Nearly 30 destinations across Europe (peak summer)
Founded	2007 (originating from the acquisition of BA Connect assets)
Ownership	Fully owned by British Airways, part of International Airlines Group (IAG)
Notable features	Steep-approach-capable fleet suited for London City’s operational profile Full BA service standards on regional aircraft

From summer 2026, BA Cityflyer will begin operating the following flights:

• A twice-weekly seasonal service between London City Airport (LCY) and Toulon Saint-Tropez Airport (TLN) in France, running between 23 May and 1 September.

• A twice-weekly seasonal service between London Stansted (STN) and Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) in Sardinia, between 23 May and 27 September 2026.

• A twice-weekly seasonal route between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and San Sebastián Airport (EAS) in Spain, from 18 July to 8 September 2026.

Ian Romanis, Managing Director of BA Cityflyer, said:

“We’re excited to grow our network next year with three fantastic new routes. Adding Toulon Saint-Tropez from London City Airport gives customers more choice and convenience when travelling to the French Riviera, further strengthening our leisure offering from the heart of London.”

He added that Olbia from Stansted and San Sebastián from Glasgow “complement existing British Airways services … and provide even greater options and flexibility for those planning summer holidays in 2026” — expressing confidence that “all three destinations will be popular with our customers.”

These new destinations augment BA Cityflyer’s leisure-focused European network, offering travelers enhanced flexibility and convenience for summer getaways in 2026.

Fight Schedules of BA CityFlyer’s New Routes

The newly announced schedules reveal a distinctly weekend-focused network, with British Airways concentrating its summer 2026 services on high-demand leisure peaks.

London City Airport will see twice-weekly links to Toulon Saint-Tropez on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while the services to Olbia take place from London’s Stanstead Airport, an aerodrome that is used by budget carriers such as Ryanair to reduce their operation costs.

London Stansted’s Olbia services cluster around Saturday departures with a limited Sunday option. Glasgow’s connection to San Sebastián mirrors this pattern, offering Tuesday and Saturday flights tailored for short-break travelers. The tables below detail the precise timings and frequencies across all three routes.

London City Airport (LCY) – Toulon Saint-Tropez Airport (TLN)

This route provides the closest major-carrier access to Saint-Tropez, only 30 miles away — substantially improving convenience for travelers to the French Riviera. The carrier offers fares from £127 each way, including hand baggage.

London Stansted Airport (STN) – Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)

This flight compliments a separate summer-season service from London City to Olbia, increasing BA’s overall capacity to this popular Mediterranean destination. Fare starts from £127 each way.

Glasgow Airport (GLA) – San Sebastián Airport (EAS)

This flight offers a second UK regional gateway to the Basque Coast (in addition to existing London City and Edinburgh services), thereby improving accessibility for Scottish travelers. This fare starts from £113 each way.

Source: British Airways

Details of the Aircraft that BA Cityflyer will use on the New European Routes

According to data from planespotters.net, the carrier has 20 aircraft of the Embraer ERJ-190 type. Two of these are currently stored while the rest are in operation. The average age of the fleet is 14.1 years.

The oldest of these is 16.9 years old, registered G-LCYV, and was delivered to the carrier in 2015. In contrast, two of the youngest of these are registered G-LCYT and G-LCYS, and were delivered to the carrier in May 2014. Here are the seating configuration & features (as outlined by Aerolopa)of the aircraft that are devoid of in-seat power and onboard Wi-Fi.

• Total of 106 Geven Essenza RJ seats with adjustable headrests and device holders (device holder not available in row 12).

• Seat width: 18.3 inches.

Row Pitch & Clearance

• Row pitch:

  • 33″ in rows 2–11

  • 39″ in row 12

  • 29″ in rows 13–26

  • 28″ in row 27

• Seat clearance:

  • 1AB: 26.8″

  • 2CD: 51.6″ (front edge of seat to bulkhead)

Except 1AB and 2CD, there are moveable armrests on all seats.

BA underscores that all these flights offer a “Club Europe” cabin — BA’s short-haul business class — providing greater comfort, additional baggage allowance, priority boarding, and meal service with a full bar, which signals the airline’s intention to appeal to both leisure and higher-paying short-haul customers.

Previous Network Changes by British Airways

To place this announcement in context, here is a comparison of recent European network modifications by BA and its subsidiaries:

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All in All

For destination airports in Saint-Tropez, Olbia and San Sebastián, increased air connectivity from the UK may translate into significant tourism gains. For travellers, the new routes may shorten travel times, avoid complex transfers, and offer a smoother door-to-destination experience.

For the summer of 2026, BA appears to be positioning itself both as a gateway to long-haul dreams and as a bridge to idyllic European getaways. And it has also outlined the following travel package: