Description & Facts: BA001 is the new business class-only service from London City Airport to New York John F Kennedy. Operated by a specially configured Airbus A318 with only 32 lie flat seats, the flight operates via Shannon, Ireland, where US Immigration and Customs formalities are conducted, allowing a domestic arrival at JFK. Service is positioned as a deluxe version of the standard BA Club World product. Finally, a communications system provided by OnAir allows passengers to stay in touch with the office from 35000ft.