bmibaby announces new service from Cardiff

bmibaby has announced another brand new route from Cardiff International Airport to the exciting city of Barcelona. The new route will start on 24th May 2008 with a two times a week service operating on Tuesday and Saturday.

From the 18th June 2008 the service will increase to three times a week, with an additional service on Wednesday. Fares start from just £24.99 one way, including taxes and charges. Flights to Barcelona go on sale on Friday, 14th March 2008 at Bmibaby.com.

Crawford Rix, managing director, bmibaby, said:

“I am delighted to further expand our route network from Cardiff with a brand new service to Barcelona. We have seen unprecedented demand for our low fare flights to the vibrant Spanish city from both Birmingham and Manchester and expect the route to be as popular from Cardiff.

"Our flights to Barcelona will provide a direct link to a fantastic destination for both leisure and business travellers. Plus it will help attract important inward investment and improve connectivity to Wales.

“The new route strengthens our position as the number one airline at Cardiff Airport, flying more passengers than any other low cost airline. We are also proud to be the most punctual low cost carrier from the region.

“bmibaby will continue to work closely with Cardiff Airport to provide even more attractive destinations from Wales and add to the existing 14 great places that we already fly to. Plus we are committed to offering low fares and a great service.”

Patrick Duffy, managing director of Cardiff International Airport, said:

"bmibaby is clearly committed to further growth of its Cardiff network which is vital to the Welsh economy. We are sure that Barcelona will be a firm favourite with both business and leisure travellers from Wales and the West. We also look forward to encouraging visits to Wales by Barcelona's citizens.”

The airline will fly to 14 destinations from Cardiff International Airport: Alicante, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Belfast (Intl), Edinburgh, Faro, Geneva (winter 2007/08), Gdansk, Glasgow (intl), Jersey, Malaga, Murcia, Palma and Warsaw. Fares start from just £18.99 one way including taxes and charges.