Apprentice's airships take off next month

By Rob Virtue on June 13, 2008 12:42 PM |

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DON’T be surprised to see an airship flying past your window next month.

Star Over London, fronted by former star of The Apprentice Rory Laing will run the first commercial Zeppelin trips along the Thames from July 10.

Taking off from Upminster in east London, they begin at £185 for 30 minutes, which gets as far as Greenwich before returning to base. A £360 flight, however, reaches into the heart of London. Flights will hover 2,000ft above the river and carry 12 passengers.

Sponsors of the airship have also been revealed as Stella Artois, through brewery InBev.

UK president of InBev Stuart MacFarlane said: “Stella Artois is synonymous with quality, heritage, craftsmanship and a pioneering spirit.
“These are qualities we hope to emphasise with this venture.�?

Five airship trips will take place every day for six weeks.

Star Over London was first featured in The Wharf earlier this year when it was revealed Mr Laing had secured flight clearance for the trips.

Go to www.staroverlondon.co.uk.