Economy Class & Beyond

BMI Sale complete: 1:1 Avios CONFIRMED, BA Lounge Access GRANTED

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Well the big news is that the sale of BMI is complete. I'll look into that in a shake, but here's the news from Diamond Club: I’m writing to advise you of some important changes to the Diamond Club programme following the sale of bmi to IAG, the owner of British Airways, on 20 April 2012. As a result, there are some key changes to your Diamond Club membership, which I would … [Read more...]

Last call for Lufthansa “Family” redemptions on BMI Miles

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In case you've been living under a rock, the sale of BMI will be executed over the next day or so. Here's the important bit for those who are redeeming miles: If you want to redeem on Lufthansa Family Airlines, TODAY IS YOUR LAST DAY to do it - until 20:00BST! The Lufthansa family refers to everyone in the Miles and More scheme. This includes: Lufthansa Lufthansa … [Read more...]

Virgin group attempts an 11th hour change over the BMI sale…

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Well it seems that the Virgin Group are distinctly unhappy at the International Airlines Group takeover of British Midland International, and is to appeal against the European Commission's decision to allow the purchase to go through. Virgin objects in lots of whiny language with Richard Branson said Virgin Group stating: "This deal was agreed with lightning speed and we … [Read more...]

Miles and More posts last date for earning with BMI…

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Earlier today Miles and More put out a statement when things would end with BMI. It seems it that the statement pulled, and a new statement is now its place: A new statement is now out : Miles & More ends its cooperation with bmi 11.04.2012 With effect from 19 April 2012, Miles & More’s cooperation with bmi will end by mutual agreement. This is the result … [Read more...]

BMI updates Facebook post – more of the future revealed…

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Well it seems the end is drawing nearer and nearer.. and on the BMI FaceBook page, an FAQ has been posted. What do we learn from it though? BMI state the intended date from exiting Star Alliance will be to be around 20 April, 2012. BMI, Lufthansa and Star Alliance will be working together to ensure a smooth exit that doesn't leave everyone in the hole. Diamond Club … [Read more...]

Asiana says 18th April is the exit date of BMI from Star Alliance…

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Sadly my Korean isn't that great (heck, I got by in Korea with 10 words I think), but this web page from Asiana gives a hint: http://asianaclub.flyasiana.com/Korean/Club2008/customer/Notice_View.jsp?Pkid=325 There are two dates in this: 18th April 2012 and 31st May 2012. I'd guess the 31st May may referrer to the Star Alliance Company Plus. Like it or not - the … [Read more...]

BMI on the sale to IAG: From the Horses Mouth to the Diamond Club members

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This came in a notch earlier from Diamond Club on the sale of BMI to IAG (British Airways): For those of you who can't see the image: We’d like to advise you that the EU Competition Authority has today approved the sale of bmi to IAG. We are very aware that Diamond Club members want to know what will happen to their accounts when bmi is acquired by British … [Read more...]

More on the slot sale due to IAG’s purchase of BMI

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Looking at the IAG press release, more details have been made about the spits of the 14 slots that IAG have to cede for the purchase of BMI. Seven daily slot pairs to be used between Heathrow and either Edinburgh and/or Aberdeen. Five daily slot pairs to be used between Heathrow and the following destinations - Nice, Cairo, Riyadh, Moscow, Edinburgh and/or Aberdeen. Two … [Read more...]

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