VLM AIRLINES' successful link between London City Airport and Manchester is to gain extra frequencies from next Monday (7 July). Over July and August, the service will increase from five return flights each weekday and two on Sundays, to eight return flights every weekday plus two on Sundays. A ninth return service is scheduled for September. The airline puts it success down to people from the north west discovering how convenient London City is and its timekeeping, 93% of departures from LCY on time..VLM, which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary, is based in Antwerp. In the UK, it operates from London City to Antwerp, Brussels, Luxembourg, Manchester and Rotterdam. It is London City's major airline customer. VLM's Manchester network includes Antwerp, Rotterdam and London City. http://www.vlm-airlines.com