Economy Class & Beyond

BMI and IAG – Announcement due tomorrow.

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According to Bloomberg, it is closing in on game over for British Midland International and International Airlines Group (owner of British Airways). It is understood according to Bloomberg that final negotiations of the deal are under way, and a memorandum of understanding has been signed, with the announcement due tomorrow when IAG declares its earnings tomorrow. If … [Read more...]

BMI – rumours swirling

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The Rumor-mill is swirling about BMI and its breakup. Currently, BMIBaby is being eye-balled by Monarch, and BMI Mainline is being eyed very closely by BA's owner International Airlines Group according to the Financial Times (Registration Req). Sir Richard Branson's time to put up or shut up is coming.... … [Read more...]

British Midland International to sell it’s regional unit (BMI Regional)

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Well it seems the break up of BMI is beginning, with news from Donnington Hall that BMI Regional (the ERJ operation BMI has, serving regional destinations within the UK, as well as abroad) is now in the process of being broken away and sold to a UK based investor group. The memo is below (copied from FlyerTalk and Business Traveller): You are already aware that the … [Read more...]

BMI Amex Credit Card Holder? Check NOW – Product has changed.

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If you're a BMI Credit Card Amex branded card holder, I'd check now to see what MBNA are up to. In some cases they are changing the points earning, and in other cases, they are offering a second linked VISA card. And no, I don't know what MBNA's game is either. According to Business Traveller, the new Visa card will be sent to you in November,  allowing cardholders the … [Read more...]

BD: UK Winter Schedule Announced – Cuts ahoy, but don’t panic… yet

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British Midland International have announced their winter schedule, and there are cuts left right and centre on the UK Domestic programme. London LHR Edinburgh will be reduced from a maximum of 8 flights a day to 6 during Monday to Friday. Saturday drops from 6 to 4 flights, Sunday drops from 7 to 5 flights a day London LHR Manchester gets an even bigger cut with … [Read more...]

VS/BA/BD: Branson to IAG – Stop Slicing of bits of BMI

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Well it's taken long enough for the Bearded One to get involved, but Richard Branson is calling on regulators to examine the purchase of slots at London’s Heathrow by IAG from Lufthansa.. and it's British Midland International subsidiary according to Bloomberg Virgin Say: “Branson is concerned that BA could be attempting to salami slice BMI’s key assets, … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Multi-Modal-Mayhem – Back to Toronto with a multi-modal bevvy of madness… With Eurolines, Brussels Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa

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Multi-Modal-Mayhem - Back to Toronto with a multi-modal bevvy of madness... With Eurolines, Brussels Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa Well I did promise I have something on the boil. Guess I’m starting to understand the mistake fares that happen. Oh well. As usual, we’re in traditional Kevincm territory here - that means it’s back of the plane, … [Read more...]

BD/LH: Morgan Stanly starts to peek inside the BMI kimono as it goes to the block..

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According to FlightGlobal, Lufthansa has formally engaged Morgan Stanley to look into a potential sale of BMI Lufthansa is struggling with BMI (and part of it is it's own fault for not sorting out Donnington Hall), and are considering all options - including the sale of the airline, finding a partner or getting BMI back to profitability by some magic means that has yet to be … [Read more...]

WW: New fares to confuse you all

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BMI Baby seems to be modifying itself. Or it's paid a visit to the Strategy Boutique to get some new ideas with the changes of fares operated by the airline. Instead of the old two types of package, they're confusing matters with 3 types - FlyPlus, FamilyFly and Fly. FlyPlus is BMI Baby's go at a business product. This adds to your booking: No flight change fees One … [Read more...]

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