https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/bmi/ Bmi News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:04:01+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/loganair-replaces-flybmi-on-london-stansted-derry-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/loganair-replaces-flybmi-on-london-stansted-derry-route/ Derry City mayor, John Boyle, said: “Securing a replacement operator for this important route within such a short period of time is testament to the commitment of council, the airport and the department for transport to ensure there is air connectivity between Derry and London.” Fri, 22 Feb 2019 09:11:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/loganair-moves-to-replace-flybmi-on-key-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/loganair-moves-to-replace-flybmi-on-key-routes/ Jonathan Hinkles, Loganair managing director, said: “It’s always really sad to see an airline go out of business, and our thoughts are with all those affected – particularly staff members. We are evaluating flybmi’s wider network and assessing routes which align with Loganair’s distinct geographical area and overall strategic plans.” Mon, 18 Feb 2019 09:20:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybmi-enters-administration-blaming-brexit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybmi-enters-administration-blaming-brexit/ flybmi had operated a fleet comprising 19 Embraer aircraft, offering 600 scheduled flights a week across a network of 44 destinations in 12 European countries and employs 376 staff. Sun, 17 Feb 2019 06:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybmi-to-launch-new-munich-connection-in-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybmi-to-launch-new-munich-connection-in-april/ The new route provides business and leisure travellers in the north of England with a convenient link to Bavaria’s capital city; a key business destination and a cultural hot spot, ideal for short breaks. Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:25:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybmi-has-announced-it-will-expand-services-from-newcastle-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybmi-has-announced-it-will-expand-services-from-newcastle-international/ flybmi has announced it will increase capacity on popular European routes from Newcastle International Airport to the cities of Brussels, Belgium, and Stavanger, Norway, by 30 per cent from October 28th. Wed, 24 Oct 2018 11:16:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybmi-signs-codeshare-deal-with-turkish-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybmi-signs-codeshare-deal-with-turkish-airlines/ flybmi customers will be able to enjoy flying on routes from the UK and Ireland to Istanbul thanks to a new codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines. Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:44:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/musson-takes-up-sales-manager-role-with-flybmi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/musson-takes-up-sales-manager-role-with-flybmi/ flybmi has appointed Craig Musson as sales manager, UK, as the airline continues its plans to expand and grow its routes and passenger numbers over the coming years. Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:28:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-rebrands-as-flybmi-rolls-out-new-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-rebrands-as-flybmi-rolls-out-new-website/ flybmi has unveiled its newly redesigned website, offering a more customer friendly platform, which is optimised for mobile usage and visually rich layout. Fri, 06 Jul 2018 08:16:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shattock-steps-into-newly-created-managing-director-role-at-bmi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shattock-steps-into-newly-created-managing-director-role-at-bmi/ bmi has appointed Tim Shattock in the newly created role of managing director. Based out of the airline’s East Midland’s head office, Shattock will take his position within the restructured executive team, reporting directly to group chief executive of Airline Investments, Peter Simpson. Mon, 21 May 2018 06:22:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-bmi-reveal-codeshare-deal-on-bristol-paris-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-bmi-reveal-codeshare-deal-on-bristol-paris-route/ Air France and bmi have announced a brand-new codeshare partnership on bmi’s Bristol to Paris service. Commencing for travel from May 14th, the partnership will provide business and leisure customers from Bristol Airport with access to 25 French cities via Air France’s award-winning hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Wed, 02 May 2018 09:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/price-takes-up-chief-marketing-role-with-bmi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/price-takes-up-chief-marketing-role-with-bmi/ bmi has appointed Antony Price as director marketing & customer with immediate effect. Price brings over 20 years’ aviation experience and has held senior leadership positions with Air New Zealand and British Airways, most recently being general manager sales for the former, based in Auckland. Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:37:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-expands-sixt-car-rental-relationship/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-expands-sixt-car-rental-relationship/ In a further development in the already existing partnership with car hire company Sixt, bmi has launched a new chauffeur driven car service. myDriver is the latest innovation from the airline as it moves towards offering an enhanced, integrated, comprehensive travel solution for its customers. Mon, 15 Jan 2018 10:57:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-regional-appoints-mc-saatchi-for-new-ad-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-regional-appoints-mc-saatchi-for-new-ad-campaign/ Aberdeen-based bmi Regional has appointed M&C Saatchi to lead its first marketing campaign since it became an independent company earlier this year. The new advertising campaign is expected to launch later this month with a new website to follow in October. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:27:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sale-of-bmi-regional-completed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sale-of-bmi-regional-completed/ International Airlines Group (IAG) has confirmed that the sale of the regional airline division of BMI to Aberdeen-based consortium Sector Aviation Holdings has been completed today. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:53:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-airlines-group-confirms-bmi-regional-sale/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-airlines-group-confirms-bmi-regional-sale/ International Airlines Group has signed a binding agreement to sell bmi Regional to Sector Aviation Holdings for a total consideration of £8 million in cash. Also today, British Airways confirmed nine bmi destinations will change from a bmi (BD) to the BA code and flight number from May 23rd. Thu, 10 May 2012 12:39:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-appoints-ex-bmi-finance-chief/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-appoints-ex-bmi-finance-chief/ Lufthansa has named former BMI chief financial officer Simone Menne as its new chief financial officer with effect from July 1st. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:11:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scottish-based-consortium-eyes-bmi-regional/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scottish-based-consortium-eyes-bmi-regional/ The Scottish consortium, Granite Aviation, is thought to be in advanced talks with IAG over the sale of bmi regional for £20 million, according to reports. The news comes just one week after IAG completed its puchase of bmi for an undisclosed sum. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:24:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iag-completes-bmi-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iag-completes-bmi-acquisition/ British Airways parent International Airlines Group (IAG) has completed the purchase of bmi from Lufthansa today. IAG revealed it will also be taking over bmibaby and bmi regional for an unspecified “substantial price reduction”, but it does nt plan to integrate these businesses into BA. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:54:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-rallies-against-iags-bmi-takeover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-rallies-against-iags-bmi-takeover/ Virgin Atlantic is set to appeal against the European Commission’s decision to allow IAG, BA’s parent company, to acquire BMI for £172.5m. Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson claims that the deal, which gained regulatory approval on 30 March, could damage the aviation industry for years to come. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:55:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-lays-out-redundancy-plan-for-bmi-staff/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-lays-out-redundancy-plan-for-bmi-staff/ British Airways has launched a consultation with trade unions on proposals to integrate bmi mainline into its operations at Heathrow. The integration proposals could result in up to 1,200 redundancies, British Airways confirmed. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:59:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iag-gets-approval-for-bmi-takeover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iag-gets-approval-for-bmi-takeover/ British Airways’ parent IAG has secured approval for the takeover of BMI from its current owner Lufthansa. The £172.5m deal is expected to be finalised later this month. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:29:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-moves-to-scupper-iag-bmi-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-moves-to-scupper-iag-bmi-deal/ Virgin Atlantic has launched an official complaint with the European Commission in an attempt to halt the takeover of bmi by British Airways. International Airline Group-owned British Airways agreed a deal with Lufthansa to acquire the airline for £170 million in late 2011. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:18:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-closes-deal-for-bmi-with-lufthansa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-closes-deal-for-bmi-with-lufthansa/ British Airways owner International Airlines Group has agreed to purchase bmi from Lufthansa for £172.5 million. IAG chief executive Willie Walsh warned there would be job losses during the restructuring of the loss-making carrier, but said the long-term growth of its operations at London Heathrow would be of benefit to the UK. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:19:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-bid-for-bmi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-bid-for-bmi/ The fraught battle to acquire BMI has taken another twist after news that Virgin Atlantic has submitted a late offer for the Lufthansa-owned airline. The latest move sees rival Virgin signing a “terms of agreement” contract with Lufthansa, and comes despite BA’s parent company IAG reaching a deal last month to buy the struggling carrier. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:15:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-global-content-agreement-with-bmi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-global-content-agreement-with-bmi/ Travelport has signed a continuation to its global content agreement with British Midland International. Through the agreement, Travelport has ensured that its Galileo and Worldspan travel agency customers worldwide have continued access to the full published fares. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:04:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-airlines-group-secures-deal-for-bmi-with-lufthansa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-airlines-group-secures-deal-for-bmi-with-lufthansa/ German flag-carrier Lufthansa and International Airlines Group have reached an agreement in principle on the sale of British Midland. Also today, IAG announced financial results showing pre-tax profits in the nine months to September 30th rose from €63 million to €355 million. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-continues-to-loss-cash-as-lufthansa-considers-options/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-continues-to-loss-cash-as-lufthansa-considers-options/ Troubled carrier bmi has seen losses widen to €154 million during the first nine months of 2011 with owner Lufthansa now weighing its “strategic options” for the carrier. bmi lost €90 million in the period in 2010, but has been hard hit by political turmoil in the Middle East where it has a strong presence. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:34:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-tables-bid-for-bmi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-tables-bid-for-bmi/ British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) has tabled an offer for rival bmi according to reports from Sky News. If successful the deal would see the British flag-carrier cement its position as the largest carrier at London Heathrow where bmi presently owns ten per cent of the landing slots. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:48:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-eyes-bmi-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-eyes-bmi-acquisition/ Virgin Atlantic is still keen to acquire bmi from owner Lufthansa as it seeks to revive its fortunes. In an interview with Reuters news agency, chief executive Steve Ridway said Virgin Atlantic was still very much involved with the ongoing sales process of the carrier. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:36:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-swoops-for-bmi-landing-slots-at-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-swoops-for-bmi-landing-slots-at-heathrow/ International Airlines Group has confirmed subsidiary British Airways will purchase six daily slot pairs at London Heathrow from bmi British Midland International. The slots will be used by British Airways from late October 2011 with the airline looking to expand both its long-haul and short-haul network at the airport. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:24:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-appoints-new-chairman-for-crucial-period/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-appoints-new-chairman-for-crucial-period/ British Midland (bmi) has appointed former Scandinavian Airlines deputy CEO Vagn Ove Sorensen to succeed Stefan Lauer as bmi chairman. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:30:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-to-launch-east-midlands-frankfurt-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-to-launch-east-midlands-frankfurt-route/ bmi Regional is adding a new service from East Midlands Airport to Frankfurt, the world’s 9th largest airport. The new service, starting on 31 October 2011 will offer the region worldwide connectivity. Over the next few weeks in excess of 70 destinations such as New York, Rio de Janeiro and Capetown will be available. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:56:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-launches-codeshare-with-air-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-launches-codeshare-with-air-china/ bmi, British Midland International, has announced a new codeshare deal with Air China on its UK and Ireland services from London Heathrow. Effective immediately, Air China adds its CA code onto bmi services to and from London Heathrow to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Manchester, Belfast and Dublin. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:25:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-and-bmi-start-code-share/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-and-bmi-start-code-share/ According to the deal inked by the two Star Alliance member carriers, bmi’s flights from London to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast and Manchester will carry Air China’s code “CA”. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:20:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-announces-new-service-to-amritsar-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-announces-new-service-to-amritsar-india/ bmi, British Midland International, Heathrow’s second largest airline, has announced a new route to Amritsar in Northern India, starting on October 13th 2011. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:09:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-increases-cheap-flights-to-marrakech/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-increases-cheap-flights-to-marrakech/ bmi has announced its services to Marrakech will be increased from three to five times a week, in response to growing customer demand. From October 1st 2011 until April 14th 2012 inclusive, bmi will operate to Marrakech from London Heathrow every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:24:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-summit-2011-bas-willie-walsh-eyes-bmi-take-over/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-summit-2011-bas-willie-walsh-eyes-bmi-take-over/ Willie Walsh, the chief executive of IAG, has expressed a renewed interest in buying Bmi, in a bid to gain the airline’s valuable slots at Heathrow. Speaking at the International Air Transport Association summit in Singapore, he said a potential deal hinged on whether current owner Lufthansa was willing to sell. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:49:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-increases-capacity-on-heathrow-to-freetown-almaty-and-bishkek/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-increases-capacity-on-heathrow-to-freetown-almaty-and-bishkek/ bmi, British Midland International is to give its Heathrow to Freetown, Almaty and Bishkek flights a major boost with an increase in capacity and a substantially upgraded product from late June. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-enables-flights-to-be-booked-via-mobile/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-enables-flights-to-be-booked-via-mobile/ bmi, British Midland International today launches a new, easy-to-use mobile site enabling customers to book and pay for flights using their smartphones – becoming the first British airline to do so. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-adds-new-seats-on-short-haul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-adds-new-seats-on-short-haul/ bmi, British Midland International is introducing new leather seats across its fleet of short haul aircraft over the next few months. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:04:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-most-punctual-british-carrier-from-lhr-in-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-most-punctual-british-carrier-from-lhr-in-2010/ bmi, British Midland International, London Heathrow’s second largest airline, was the most punctual British airline operating from the airport in 2010 according to the official statistics published by the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:45:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-strengthens-inflight-product/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-strengthens-inflight-product/ bmi, British Midland International is introducing new leather seats across its fleet of short haul aircraft over the next few months. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:45:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-joins-forces-with-groupon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-joins-forces-with-groupon/ Leading airline, bmi British Midland International, has become the first UK based airline to team up with popular promotions company Groupon, to give customers the chance to travel for better than half price. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:12:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-strengthens-brand-further-with-new-visual-identity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-strengthens-brand-further-with-new-visual-identity/ British Midland International (bmi) has unveiled a new logo and visual identity to help strengthen its brand even further. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:28:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-midland-international-bmi-launches-codeshare-with-croatia-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-midland-international-bmi-launches-codeshare-with-croatia-airlines/ Leading airline, British Midland International (bmi), is to codeshare with Croatia Airlines on its services between the UK and Croatia, offering bmi customers and Diamond Club members even more choice internationally. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:38:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-appoints-new-head-of-sales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-appoints-new-head-of-sales/ Leading airline, British Midland International (bmi), has appointed David Rousham as Head of Sales with effect from 1 December 2010. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:47:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sharp-rise-in-profits-at-lufthansa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sharp-rise-in-profits-at-lufthansa/ Lufthansa has reported a three-fold increase in profits, adding weight to expectations of a recovery in the global aviation sector. The German flag-carrier reported third quarter net profits of €628 million - far higher than the €390 million forecast by analysts. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:11:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet-airways-enters-into-reciprocal-frequent-flyer-partnership-with-bmi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet-airways-enters-into-reciprocal-frequent-flyer-partnership-with-bmi/ Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today entered into a reciprocal frequent flyer partnership with bmi, the second largest airline at London Heathrow, one of the world’s busiest and best-connected international airports. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:11:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-celebrates-five-years-in-saudi-arabia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-celebrates-five-years-in-saudi-arabia/ Leading airline British Midland International (bmi) is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 06:56:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-midland-international-to-launch-new-route-from-london-heathrow-to-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-midland-international-to-launch-new-route-from-london-heathrow-to-t/ One of Britain’s leading airlines, bmi, is to launch a new, daily service from London to the Libyan capital, Tripoli. Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:38:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-escapes-worst-of-economic-downturn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-escapes-worst-of-economic-downturn/ Regional airline Flybe has reported a surge in profits as the aviation sector continues to emerge from the economic recession. In a busy day for UK aviation Air Southwest has also been sold to rival Eastern Airways, while bmi is facing court action in a dispute with the Unite trade union. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:37:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-joins-star-alliance-company-plus-uk-corporate-loyalty-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-joins-star-alliance-company-plus-uk-corporate-loyalty-programme/ Star Alliance Company Plus (SACP) is delighted to announce that bmi has joined the alliance’s corporate loyalty programme in the UK and Ireland. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:22:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmifriday-august-2010-routes-announced/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmifriday-august-2010-routes-announced/ The bmifriday flight sale from British Midland International (bmi) gets underway again on Friday 27 August at flybmi.com with this month’s promotion delivering more great flight discounts. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:53:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-midland-international-bmi-launches-russian-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-midland-international-bmi-launches-russian-website/ Leading airline, British Midland International (bmi), has launched a new website specifically catering to its Russian customers. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:45:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-to-add-nearly-3000-more-seats-each-week-on-its-london-heathrow-aberdeen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-to-add-nearly-3000-more-seats-each-week-on-its-london-heathrow-aberdeen/ BMI to add nearly 3,000 more seats each week on its London Heathrow - Aberdeen flights Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:48:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-british-midland-international-to-launch-extra-services-between-london-h/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-british-midland-international-to-launch-extra-services-between-london-h/ bmi, Heathrow’s second biggest airline, is to launch a fifth daily service between London’s Heathrow Airport and Berlin-Tegel, due to customer demand. The extra flights give business customers even more choice when travelling between the two cities. Fri, 28 May 2010 16:14:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-brings-style-and-comfort-to-the-london-room/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-brings-style-and-comfort-to-the-london-room/ This week, bmi, the second largest airline operating out of London Heathrow, unveils its newly refurbished lounge for customers travelling to destinations in the UK and Ireland. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:55:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-expects-100m-restructure-to-prevent-break-up/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-expects-100m-restructure-to-prevent-break-up/ BMI expects a major restructuring programme will halve losses this year, and save the airline from imminent break up. The £100m cost savings aim to reverse the fortunes of the Lufthansa-owned carrier, which lost £156m last year. These will include 800 redundancies, cutting 10 aircraft and axing unprofitable routes. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:32:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-adds-4500-seats-to-help-ba-customers-affected-by-second-phase-of-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-adds-4500-seats-to-help-ba-customers-affected-by-second-phase-of-strike/ bmi, British Midland International, has added 4,500 seats to its normal Heathrow flight schedule to help BA customers affected by the four day strike starting at midnight on Friday 26 March. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:02:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-adds-5000-seats-to-help-ba-customers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-adds-5000-seats-to-help-ba-customers/ London Heathrow’s second largest airline bmi has added 5,000 seats to its normal Heathrow flight schedule to help BA customers affected by the three day strike which starts at midnight tonight. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:51:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-announces-new-codeshare-partnership-with-swiss/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-announces-new-codeshare-partnership-with-swiss/ bmi, British Midland International, has announced a new codeshare with sister airline SWISS. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:15:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-relaunches-shorthaul-product-and-announces-new-route-london-heathrow-vi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-relaunches-shorthaul-product-and-announces-new-route-london-heathrow-vi/ bmi, British Midland International, will this month relaunch its short haul product across all UK & Ireland flights to and from London Heathrow. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:03:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-to-axe-five-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-to-axe-five-routes/ Bmi is axeing five routes and cutting 600 jobs as a result of “unprecedented market conditions”. The UK’s second-largest carrier is dropping its flights to Tel Aviv, Kiev, Aleppo, Amsterdam and Brussels in phases from January 9. The airline will concentrate instead on routes serving oil, energy and emerging markets. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:18:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-can-survive-despite-losses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-can-survive-despite-losses/ British Midland Airways, or bmi, has countered the suggestion that it will not be capable of continuing operations beyond this year and says it will be able to meet its financial commitments and had adequate resources. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:47:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-codeshare-with-continental/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-codeshare-with-continental/ Bmi has formed a codeshare deal with Continental Airlines allowing it to sell tickets to US destinations served by the US carrier from five UK airports. The move comes as as Continental becomes the 25th member of the Star Alliance. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:03:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-acquires-remaining-bmi-share-ahead-of-sell-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-acquires-remaining-bmi-share-ahead-of-sell-off/ Lufthansa’s acquisition of the remaining 20 percent of BMI has fuelled speculation that it could imminently try to sell the loss-making airline. The German aviation giant agreed to pay about £38 million to SAS, making it the outright owner, with a further payment should it sell within two years. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:49:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-takes-over-bmi-shares-from-sas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-takes-over-bmi-shares-from-sas/ With effect from 1 November 2009, Lufthansa-related UK holding company LHBD Holding Limited (LHBD) will take over a further 20 per cent stake in British Midland PLC (bmi). These shares are currently held by the SAS Group (SAS). Consequently LHBD will hold 100 per cent in bmi. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:47:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-enters-race-to-buy-bmi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-enters-race-to-buy-bmi/ Flybe has emerged as a potential runner in the race to buy BMI from Lufthansa. The regional carrier is being tipped to make a joint bid with British Airways, which would sideside potential competition issues over BA’s dominance at Heathrow. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:53:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-admits-to-flying-empty-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-admits-to-flying-empty-planes/ Delta Air Lines has admitted running empty planes from the US to Heathrow as part of Australian quarantine regulations, angering environmentalists. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:50:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-in-bid-to-take-over-bmi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-in-bid-to-take-over-bmi/ British Airways has entered talks to buy BMI, the second largest carrier at Heathrow Airport. BA Chairman Martin Broughton has held talks in Germany over the weekend with Lufthansa, BMI’s parent company. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:16:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-eyes-bmi-sale-to-virgin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-eyes-bmi-sale-to-virgin/ Lufthansa could be poised to offload its loss-marking subsidiary BMI to Virgin Atlantic as it grapples to raise cash. Despite taking full control of the Heathrow-based carrier just two months ago, it is now eyeing a disposal and has already held preliminary talks with Richard Branson over a complete or partial sale. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:16:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-announces-new-website-booking-engine/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-announces-new-website-booking-engine/ bmi, the number one airline out of London Heathrow’s Terminal 1,  has started a new phased year-long programme of improvements to its internet booking engine. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:19:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090528121419285/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090528121419285/ bmi has added nine new destinations to its growing codeshare route network from London Heathrow after expanding its codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic. The new codeshare arrangements cover routes between the USA and bmi’s growing Middle East and Russia and CIS network. Thu, 28 May 2009 12:14:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090430140343718/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090430140343718/ Bmi is endeavouring to start a scheduled service between the UK and Bagdad. The carrier, which already operates a number of routes to the Middle East, has said it has met with Iraqi government officials to get the ball rolling.The meeting took place as over 300 delegates with Iraqi business interests met at a forum in London attended by the Iraqi Prime Minister, Nouri al-Malikiand and Peter Mandleson, Secretary of State for Business and Enterprise, to discuss investment in Iraq. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:03:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090219110023260/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090219110023260/ BMI is to cut dozens of services from Heathrow in a bid to stem soaring costs. The airline, which is the second largest operator at Heathrow, is scrapping part of its UK domestic network, as well as services to continental Europe.Lufthansa, which is due to complete its takeover of a majority 80 per cent stake in BMI, is thought to be stepping up the pressure for the cuts as both leisure and business traffic take a hit. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090204123107365/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090204123107365/ Pilots at Bmi are voting on a motion of no confidence in chief executive Nigel Turner following a row over pay.The British Airline Pilots Association has accused Bmi of dipping into the bank accounts of pilots given pay increases, and is now threatening legal action.It accuses the company of taking back £100,000 in total, an average of £250 each from around 400 pilots. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:31:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090122183620124/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090122183620124/ BMI is launching a new service from Heathrow to Kiev. The route will operate five times a week to the Ukrainian capital and flights will depart from Terminal 1. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:36:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090115115517127/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090115115517127/ Bmi have decided to scrap Heathrow-Jersey flights after a mere 2 years in operation. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:55:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20081215111117227/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20081215111117227/ bmi has become the first British carrier to offer its passengers an inflight communications service including the use of SMS-enabled mobile phones and PDAs (personal digital assistants). It will also allow access to the internet and email from laptop computers fitted with GSM data cards. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:40:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bts08-Kam-Jandu-general-manager-sales-UK-bmi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bts08-Kam-Jandu-general-manager-sales-UK-bmi/ Breaking Travel News interviews Kam Jandu, general manager for sales in the UK for bmi. Bmi is launching an online rewards tool for business travel programs. It has also grown its route network to Cairo, Moscow and Tel Aviv. The interview was conducted at the Business Travel Show, Earls Court, London. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:41:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070903121459339/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070903121459339/ bmi will begin daily flights from Heathrow to Cairo, Beirut, Amman, as well as 14 other new destinatons throughout Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:14:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070214124230632/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070214124230632/ bmi regional has announced another new international air routefrom Aberdeen. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:27:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2005111511435280/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2005111511435280/ The bmi group has announced a restructuring of its engineering functions in a move that will create three fleet-specific engineering and maintenance bases to serve the three operating units within the group. Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:43:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40006812/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40006812/ The number of passengers flying on bmi airlines in September rose by 21 per cent to 881,189, compared to the same month in 2002. The overall monthly load factor grew by one percentage point to 74 per cent. Tue, 07 Oct 2003 07:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40006249/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40006249/ bmi, the UK`s second largest full service scheduled airline, is launching the only direct daily services from London Heathrow to Tenerife for the winter. Thu, 17 Jul 2003 09:00:08 +0000