A plan for growth
Despite the downturn, we have continued to grow where it makes economic sense
and meets the needs of our customers. We launched new routes from London
to Hyderabad and St Kitts; we launched OpenSkies, our subsidiary flying from
continental Europe to North America in June 2008, and subsequently purchased
L’Avion in July 2008; and we have announced the launch of the first London
City to New York JFK service to start later this year.