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bmi announces new codeshare partnership with SWISS
bmi, British Midland International, has announced a new codeshare with sister airline SWISS. Under the agreement, bmi will codeshare with SWISS, also part of the Lufthansa group, on all UK to Switzerland routes including Zurich, Geneva and Basel.
bmi announces new service to Vienna
bmi will be launching a new route between London Heathrow and Vienna from March 28 2010, with fares available to book as of now. The route will be operated using an Airbus A320 aircraft in conjunction with Austrian Airlines, also part of Star Alliance, to offer five flights a day, seven days a week.
bmi restructures mainline and regional operations
bmi has announced the restructuring of its mainline and regional operations. The move takes place against a background where the airline industry is facing the challenges of a downturn in demand and the worst recession in the UK since records began.
Bmi re-launches Diamond Club loyalty scheme
Bmi has re-launched its popular loyalty scheme, Diamond Club. New features being introduced to the scheme will include family membership, the conversion of miles into upgrades and complimentary pre-bookable upgrades for Gold Card holders. In addition the relaunch sees new airline and hotel partners as well as great treats from high end brands.
Great deals for Christmas market hotspots across Europe
Get into the festive spirit and escape to the bustling cities of Copenhagen, Brussels, Zurich, Glasgow or Leeds for your Christmas shopping this year. Take advantage of great value offers from bmi Regional to experience the enchanting festivities of the UK and Europe’s Christmas market hotspots.
bmi wins Best Short Haul Airline award
bmi is to be the recipient of a Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Award in this year’s awards, presented at the Royal Institution, London.
bmi Regional is right on time
According to official statistics published by the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), bmi Regional was the most punctual airline operating from UK airports from January to June 2009 – meaning 2009 could be the fifth successive year the airline has achieved pole position.
bmi improves Scotland – Leeds schedule
bmi Regional has introduced a more convenient schedule on flights from Scotland to Leeds Bradford for its Summer 2009 timetable. As of 29 June 2009, the airline will operate twice daily flights out of Glasgow and Edinburgh to Leeds Bradford at improved times to allow for a full working day to be spent in Leeds.
bmi launches new dining options
bmi has launched a pre-flight Lounge Dining service for Business Class customers flying on bmi’s evening flights to Moscow and Tel Aviv as of 1 July 2009.
bmi rolls out Chauffeur Drive on key business routes
bmi has extended its complimentary Chauffeur Drive service to include UK regional airports. The service is now available to and from Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Manchester airports in addition to London Heathrow.
bmi opens doors to new international lounge
bmi has announced the opening this month of its new international lounge, bmi Number One Heathrow. The flagship lounge has been conceived with customer comforts in mind and provides a stylish environment in which to work, relax, dine and refresh.
bmi extends codeshare with Virgin Atlantic
bmi, London Heathrow’s second largest airline, has added nine new destinations to its growing codeshare route network from London Heathrow after expanding its codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic.
bmi looks to re-establish Baghdad air links
bmi, Heathrow’s second biggest airline, has said that it wants to re-establish air links with the Iraqi capital Baghdad from London. bmi has met with senior Iraqi Government officials and told them that bmi is ready and willing and ideally placed to provide flights between the two countries.
bmi launches A330 on London-Tel Aviv route
bmi will introduce wide-bodied A330 aircraft on its Heathrow-Tel Aviv route this week, bringing customers a host of benefits for a more luxurious flight from 3 May 2009.
Springtime in Kiev with bmi
Bmi has launched a new five-times weekly service between London Heathrow and the Ukrainian capital, Kiev; in addition to a second daily flight to Tel Aviv. Kiev is a new route for bmi and offers travellers the opportunity to experience a destination with a difference.