I talked about this a lot yesterday when the BMI Diamond Club to British Airways Tier Match. Well for those of you who haven't done it yet, check you inbox - you might find an invite like this: Text Version: As part of the transition of bmi into British Airways, from today (1 May 2012), British Airways is inviting you, as a Diamond Club member, to also join the … [Read more...]
BA Status Match for BMI Diamond Club holders opens tomorrow – and some reminders…
EDITED: Status match commenced! It's a quick reminder from GhettoIFE towers for of you who are BMI Gold or Silver... the great BA Status Match begins NOW at http:/www.ba.com/tiermatch. Details of the mechanism of how and where to do it have been revealed revealed, and I suggest it would be a good idea to create yourself a British Airways Executive Club account if you … [Read more...]
BMI Sale complete: 1:1 Avios CONFIRMED, BA Lounge Access GRANTED
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
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...]
BMI Diamond Club – Exit Dates from Star Alliance and End of Benfit dates
Ok, this is the data that BMI have failed to communicate to us, but has appeared on FlyerTalk.com (Emphasis mine). First stage (legal exit from the Star Alliance) will effective from 17th April 2012 (TODAY). Second stage (customer benefit end date) effective 31st May 2012. This will include, but will not be limited to, the following changes: End of Star … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: A Last Star Fling? With United and Air Canada – The Introduction
A Last Star Alliance Fling? To Chicago with United Airlines and Air Canada (and a guest appearance from BMI) LHR-IAD-ORD, ORD-YYZ-LHR Index: The Introduction (this entry) Welcome to what might be a last big fling with Star Alliance for a bit - unless I decide to make a push for Senator Status... or some other madness overtakes me.... which for … [Read more...]
More updates from Diamond Club
More news from BMI Diamond Club this evening: We'd like to advise you of some forthcoming changes to the bmi Diamond Club programme. From 19 April 2012, the ability for Diamond Club members to earn Status and Destinations miles and to redeem miles will cease on the Lufthansa Group airlines (Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines). Any redemption … [Read more...]
Guess which airline rolls out a change to its members area 9 days before it’s being taken over?
... you've guessed it. British Midland International. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad dress up of the old system, with the ability to find things made a bit easier... although saying that is the old system underneath. With all the forbolies the old system had. But it is just a touch late in the day before the madness of British Airways comes to BMIland.... … [Read more...]
Asiana says 18th April is the exit date of BMI from Star Alliance…
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...]
Still got BMI miles? Redeem them. NOW.
This is probably the most silly post I write, but here's a gentle hint for those of you who have BMI left. If you've got BMI Miles, REDEEM THEM. NOW. With things coming to an end with BMI, for some really good value redemption, get them in as soon as possible. Lets face it - the value of miles only head one way - even on a 1:1 switch to Avios, there is plenty to … [Read more...]
