British Airways - Jason Hawkes Photography

British Airways - Jason Hawkes Photography

Anyone who has flown from London City Airport will know that, depending on the flight path, there are some really spectacular views to be had over central London and the Canary Wharf district.

In addition, due to the runway length of LCY, most airlines, including BA, KLM and Alitalia, use either the E190 or E170, which of course have a 2-2 configuration, meaning there’s a much better chance of you getting a window seat.

British Airways used this insight to recruit aerial photographer Jason Hawkes to take a flight from LCY to Edinburgh, to capture some of the most iconic sights of both cities.

63. As well as taking photos for BA, Jason Hawkes produced a series of aerial photography tips for the airline, such as which lens to use, the shutter speed, as well as the best seat to sit on (apparently 3A).