Archive for the 'bmi' Category


Leeds Bradford link to Copenhagen

A new service operated by bmi between Leeds Bradford Airport and Copenhagen took to the skies this morning. Daily flights will be on offer between the two destinations and the first passengers were welcomed at check-in by staff offering pastries…


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bmi calls for passenger support on open skies agreement

bmi is calling on its passengers to email the Secretary of State for Transport asking him to press ahead on reaching an agreement that promises “open skies” across the Atlantic. In a statement on its website, bmi says the Government…


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bmi announces latest BMED acquisition

bmi has outlined its plans for BMED, the former British Airways (BA) franchise partner which it bought last month for £30 million and hopes to incorporate into its network in time for the launch of its winter timetable. Until the…


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Bmi regional adds frequencies on Scotland routes

Bmi regional is to begin extra services between Scotland and Manchester and Leeds Bradford for the summer season (between March 26 and October 28). Between Aberdeen and Manchester, two extra return flights will boost weekday services to six per day….


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Bmi prioritises diamond club members

Bmi has announced new benefits for members of its exclusive frequent flyer programme. Having investigated possibilities during an eight-month consultation period, London Heathrow’s second largest airline has announced that all diamond club members will be offered complimentary food and drink…


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Link to Lille from Leeds Bradford launched by bmi

In April bmi will be launching the first direct flights between the UK and Lille, in northern France. The airline will link Leeds Bradford with Lille six days a week, Sunday to Friday, beginning on April 23 with one-way tickets…


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Bmi regional takes advantage of APD loophole

Airline bmi regional is taking advantage of a loophole that will allow its business class passengers to pay the same rate of air passenger duty (APD) as those seated in economy class. A higher rate of APD was controversially introduced...
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Bmi regional to begin Aberdeen to Brussels flight

A new link between Aberdeen and Brussels from bmi regional is scheduled to commence on April 16. The daily service will provide the first direct route between Aberdeen and the Belgian capital and will use Embraer aircraft. Operating on each…


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BMED rescued by bmi

Bmi has struck a £30 million deal to acquire the BA franchise airline British Mediterranean (BMED). It emerged last month that BMED, which flies to volatile destinations such as Beirut, Khartoum and Tehran, was close to financial collapse after a…


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bmi makes online ticket prices transparent

Leading UK airline bmi has made the ticket prices displayed on its website totally transparent, including taxes, fees and extra charges. From this week, passengers investigating the price of flights or making bookings online will be able to clearly see…


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