FOI - Mayor's visit to NYC – flights [OCT 2024]

Request:

1. The costs associated with flights for the Mayor and his team to New York and back from New York on the week commencing 23 September.
2. The class of flight tickets purchased (keep personal details private).
3. The number of officials travelling with the Mayor to New York on the week commencing 23 September.

Response:

Please find below the information we hold within the scope of your request:

The Mayor travelled to New York between 23-26 September 2024 for a series of meetings and events with global leaders that promoted London as a leading destination for business, tourism and sport. 

His visit coincided with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where business, cultural and political leaders gather to address global issues such as driving economic prosperity and tackling climate change. 

In addition to visiting in his role as Mayor of London, the Mayor was also there as co-Chair of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group in order to emphasise the pivotal role that C40 cities around the world are playing in leading ambitious climate action.

Further information about the visit can be found at https://www.london.gov.uk/%20Mayor%20visits%20New%20York%20to%20promote%20London%20as%20leading%20destination%20for%20business%2C%20tourism%20and%20sport

1. The GLA paid £3,683.18 for flights for officials.  The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group booked and paid for the flights of the Mayor and some of the delegation. These costs will be declared in the usual way in accordance with the GLA’s gifts and hospitality policy.
2. The tickets purchased by the GLA were for Economy on the outbound and Premium Economy on the inbound. The remainder of the tickets were purchased by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and class of travel varied dependent on availability of seats, ranging from economy to business class.
3. The Mayor was accompanied by eight GLA officials.