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Time flies when you’re lying dowm
bmi has undergone a significant enhancement to its longhaul product offering, with the introduction of flat beds in the business. The new beds boast a generous 26” seat width, 6” more than BA, United and Saudi, and a magnificent seat pitch of 78” – 80”.
bmi upgrades its premium economy cabin
bmi has embarked upon an extensive upgrade programme to transform its premium economy cabin with a market leading seat. The new premium economy seats boast an impressive 49” seat pitch, a 50 degree recline and 21” seat width, with electronic leg rest and lumbar support.
Tory rail bias will harm regional economies says bmi
bmi, the second-largest airline at London’s Heathrow airport and one of the largest provider of air services to the regions, said today’s submission to the Shadow Cabinet by the Conservative Party’s Quality of Life Policy Group contained rail-biased proposals which would damage the country’s regional economies as well as UK plc itself if adopted.
bmi to launch daily services to Tel Aviv
bmi, Heathrow’s second biggest airline, has announced that it intends to launch a daily non stop service from Heathrow to Tel Aviv starting next spring.
17 new bmi destinations from Heathrow go on sale
bmi, Heathrow’s second-largest carrier, today announced the largest-ever expansion of its route network, with the opening of sales to 17 new destinations, including Baku, Tehran, Beirut, Amman, Almaty and Yerevan. The new routes, starting 28 October 2007, will operate from Heathrow’s Terminal 1 with an improved timetable for business travellers and with a new enhanced in-flight product.
bmi regional adds extra Aberdeen-Manchester flight
bmi regional, officially the UK’s most punctual airline, is to add an extra return flight between Aberdeen and Manchester from 3 September. This takes the total to fourteen flights each weekday between the two cities, the highest frequency of any scheduled service at Aberdeen.
bmi announces major enhancements to Middle East network
bmi, Heathrow’s second largest carrier, has announced that it will serve a new destination as well as introduce major enhancements to its network of services from Heathrow with effect from 28 October this year.
bmi group flies high on punctuality
bmi and bmi regional were the UK’s most punctual airlines during the first quarter of 2007 according to CAA statistics. Figures show that bmi’s on time performance at its main hub of London Heathrow outstripped its rivals, with 80 per cent of flights on time and delays averaging just 10 minutes.
Day returns from Glasgow to Copenhagen become reality with bmi
bmi regional, the UK’s most punctual airline, this week introduces a new morning connecting service from Glasgow to Copenhagen via Leeds Bradford, complementing its non-stop direct evening service.
bmi unveils $750 million fleet acquisition plan
bmi today (10 July 2007) announced that its Board has formally approved the strategy of developing new mid haul and long haul routes from London Heathrow and has authorised the acquisition of ten additional aircraft to add to its current fleet.
bmi launches business fares summer promotion
bmi regional, the UK’s most punctual airline, is promoting its six newest routes this summer by offering a special 25 per cent discount on return business fares. From 9 July until 31 August inclusive the fares are available on Edinburgh-Zurich; Leeds Bradford-Copenhagen; Leeds Bradford-Lille; Aberdeen-Brussels; Aberdeen-Kristiansand; and Manchester-Lyon services.
bmi regional creates Norwegian connections via Aberdeen ‘hub’
bmi regional is creating speedy connections this summer for passengers travelling from London Heathrow, Manchester and Norwich to the Norwegian city of Kristiansand.
50% off flights to the Caribbean with bmi
Airline bmi is offering passengers the chance to jet off to the Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbados, with its lowest ever fares. For one week only bmi has, for the very first time, slashed its fares on its Caribbean routes by over 50% in all three cabins – economy, premium economy and the business. (Please note that travel periods apply).
The Manchester Mexican jets off with bmi
Ricky Hatton jetted off to Las Vegas with bmi, his official airline from the North West, in preparation for his fight against Jose Luis Castillo on 23 June at the Thomas and Mack Centre.
Food for thought on bmi longhaul routes
bmi is further enhancing its restaurant in the sky experience with new menus for all cabins inspired by the summer months. A special panel works carefully on creating the new menus, taking inspiration from the flight destinations and also current culinary trends.