The
Emirates Air Line is a
cable car link across the
River Thames in
London, England built by
Doppelmayr with sponsorship from the airline
Emirates. The service opened on 28 June 2012 and is operated by
Transport for London. In addition to transport across the river, the service advertises "a unique view of London". The duration of a single crossing is ten minutes (reduced to five minutes in rush hour as the service speed is increased).