News

19 January 2010
bmi re-launches new shorthaul Economy product

Starting 27 January 2010, we are re-launching our shorthaul product, offering an enhanced Economy service operating on a single cabin aircraft for customers on our shorthaul network flying to and from London Heathrow: Amsterdam*, Aberdeen, Belfast City, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hanover and Manchester.

Customers traveling on Flexible Economy fares (C, Y) will benefit from no change fees, use of business lounges at both ends of the route, guaranteed seating at the front of the aircraft and complimentary food and drink onboard.

The new inflight offering will include locally sourced, fresh British produce including healthy roast British beef and horseradish sandwiches or West Country cheese and pickle sandwiches throughout the day as well as a full bar and a hot breakfast panini in the morning. Flexible Economy customers will also benefit from lower rate Air Passenger Duty (APD). As a result of the changes, bmi will no longer offer a separate Business Class cabin on UK and Ireland routes from Heathrow (Belfast City, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Glasgow).

Customers travelling on Economy tickets will continue to enjoy bmi full service benefits such as free checked baggage to a total weight of 20kg, online check-in and access to bmi's business lounges for Gold and Silver Diamond Club members. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase on board.

The new product will be rolled out on 27 January 2010 and is available to book as of 18 January 2010.

View an overview of the upcoming changes to our shorthaul product

*Amsterdam operates until 27 March 2010.

19 January 2010
New route - London Heathrow to Vienna

bmi will launch a new route between London Heathrow and Vienna beginning 28 March 2010 and available to book via your GDS as of 18 January 2010.  The route will be operated using an Airbus A320 aircraft in conjunction with Austrian Airlines, also part of Star Alliance, offering a total five flights a day between LHR – VIE bmi’s service will be consistent with that already offered by Austrian Airlines which will include a two cabin service offering Business Class and Economy, more details will be advised soon.

Our new service between London and Vienna will offer great schedule flexibility at competitive prices. Your customers travelling with bmi will have the opportunity to discover the business opportunities and cultural attractions the city of Vienna has to offer plus the benefit of onward connections to Central and Eastern Europe through Austrian Airlines' Vienna hub.

bmi daily LHR-VIE schedule starting 28 March 2010

For questions you may contact the travel agent desk at 1.888.926.4776