Economy Class & Beyond

BMI Diamond Club: Nope, We don’t know anything still.

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Cofunsion still reigns regarding the migration of Diamond Club to Miles and More. BMI have popped a little statement on FaceBook, but for clarity, here it is in word and form:We have communicated all of the comments on this thread internally and would like to thank everyone who has taken part so far. Your comments are all being taken on board internally and are highly valued. … [Read more...]

Diamond Club shows more of it’s friendship of Mother Lufthansa – Earning Loyalty Bonuses up!

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In another sign of the oncoming storm, BMI is bumping up its loyalty bonuses upwards for segments flown with Lufthansa. Whilst the current Gold Loyalty bonus is 35% for BMI flights and 25% for everyone else, this is now extended to Lufthansa as well. Why other Lufthansa Group airlines have not been extended this privilege, who knows. But if you find a Lufthansa Regional or … [Read more...]

OS: Where Mother Lufthansa goes, it’s children follow – Austrian to install slimline seats too.

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Well it seems Austrian are treading in Lufthansa's footsteps with the installation of slimline seats, in the blind direction of increasing seat capactiy on their planes.The change to the fleet will be made at the same time as Lufthansa reconfigures their planes, and will be reconfigured for the European fleet.The quote that Austrian are throwing around is:"The most important … [Read more...]

BD: Wha? You actually *fly* BMI? 10% off sound any good?

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For those few people who actually fly BMI, courtesy of www.vouchercodes.co.uk, there's a lovely 10% code of 10FLYBMI. Unlike previous codes, this is valid on the whole network. However as usual, you've 1) got to be quick to book it as it expires on the 01/08/10  and 2) find somewhere you want to go that BMI operate to (which is a challenge in itself) Now there are a bunch … [Read more...]

BD: Analysis – Diamond Club upcoming changes.

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Well a little PDF of the presentation given by Wolfgang Prock-Schauer - the Chief Executive Officer of bmi, and whilst it takes a little reading, I draw your attention toThe good news to take away is that Lufthansa will be keeping BMI more or less in its current form, however for frequent flyers, the news is not so great with on throwaway line in the presentation.I … [Read more...]

US Airways offers Star Silver on Trial… but there are more strings attached.

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It seems everyones favourite Star Alliance member (not not BMI for once), is once again offering status for anyone who wants it.US Airways is offering in conjunction with Budget a 90 trial of Silver Preferred Status, on condition that your first buy a non refundable ticket for travel within the USA from them. To maintain Star Silver, you'll need to fly 10 US Airways segments or … [Read more...]

Branson admits VS Can’t make it on its own, and eyes up… Guess who.

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Well someone has finally admitted what the rest of us known for quite some time - that Virgin will have trouble competing if the BA/AA tie up goes ahead, and they'll have to seek a partner.FlightGlobal and ATI have published an interview with the Bearded one during the inaugural flight from Heathrow to Accra, Ghana.And here's the the choice quote"Ultimately we may have to … [Read more...]

I feel dirty…

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... as I've booked a ticket on a "true" LCC.It'll be the first time I've been aboard one since 1995.  Who is this LCC?None other than BMI Baby. More to come later - right now I need to book a return leg... … [Read more...]

The oncoming storm is breifly put on hold…. (BMI Diamond Club ISN’T being shut!)

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According to the BMI there has been yet another IT messup (those who are long time BMI readers will know BMI and IT messups are good friends).See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/bmi-diamond-club/1074467-please-dont-worry-diamond-club-not-closing-official.html for the update But for members who are in The Netherlands, Israel and Ukraine, (due to BMI withdrawing and requests ) … [Read more...]

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