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.

Dominic Paul, Managing Director bmi commented: “We are delighted to announce our new service between London and Vienna which will offer great schedule flexibility and competitive prices. Customers travelling with bmi will have the opportunity to discover the business opportunities and cultural attractions the city of Vienna has to offer plus benefit from good onward connections to Central and Eastern Europe through Austrian Airlines’ Vienna hub.”

Christina Debbah, VP Global Sales, Austrian Airlines added: “We are thrilled to be working with bmi through our shared Lufthansa ownership. bmi’s collaboration on the route will provide customers with a stronger schedule and greater breadth of connections. London is a popular city and Heathrow a key hub so we welcome  the opportunity of working with bmi, increasing links between Vienna and the city of London.”

The new route announcement comes as bmi relaunches its UK & Ireland product as the airline continues its programme of developments across its network.

Return fares with bmi from London Heathrow to Vienna start from just £99 return including taxes, bookable at flybmi.com.