bmi Regional adds extra East Midlands - Brussels rotation
bmi Regional, Britain’s most punctual airline, has introduced an improved schedule on its East Midlands Airport – Brussels route. The airline will add an extra (third) rotation on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 13 January 2010, to meet demand by business travellers on the route. Flights are on sale now www.flybmi.com.
Peter Kenworthy, commercial director of bmi Regional said: “The introduction of an extra rotation on the East Midlands to Brussels route reflects the increasing popularity of the route amongst business travellers, and the preference to depart from their local airport straight to the heart of Europe. bmi Regional continues to be the UK’s most punctual airline and through improved schedules we strive to provide business and leisure travellers with the best possible level of service to ensure business travel to Europe is a smooth and hassle-free journey for all of our customers.”
Penny Coates, managing director, East Midlands Airport said: "We are delighted with the introduction of an extra rotation on the Brussels service from East Midlands Airport. The improved schedule will meet the demand by business travellers from the region and offer the best level of service when travelling from your local airport."
bmi Regional continues to be the UK’s most punctual airline offering flights from key UK airports including Aberdeen, Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford Norwich and Manchester. The airline has an all jet fleet with business and economy fares and service, lounge facilities for business passengers and Diamond Club members and e-ticket and online check-in. bmi’s regional, short haul and European departures now do not include fuel surcharges as part of the airline’s commitment to offering the best value for money for travellers.
bmi now offers paperless boarding on all domestic routes, allowing customers to check in online up to 24 hours in advance, choose their seat and have their boarding pass delivered electronically to their mobile phone or PDA as an MMS, avoiding check in queues and saving valuable travel time. Unlike paperless boarding with other airlines, which requires passengers to print their electronic barcode upon arrival at the airport, bmi passengers are able to scan the barcode directly from their mobile phone or PDA.
Bookings can be made at www.flybmi.com or by calling 0870 60 70 555
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Notes to editors:
Schedule:
East Midlands (EMA) - Brussels (BRU):
BD1233 Daily ex Sat,Sun EMA BRU 0630 0845
BD1235 Wed, Thu EMA BRU 1230 1440
BD1237 Daily ex Sat EMA BRU 1635 1850
Brussels (BRU) – East Midlands (EMA):
BD1234 Daily ex Sat,Sun BRU EMA 0955 1005
BD1236 Wed, Thu BRU EMA 1555 1605
BD1238 Daily ex Sat BRU EMA 2030 2040
• further punctuality information is available at www.flightontime.info
• bmi regional is a wholly owned subsidiary of bmi, Heathrow’s second largest airline and member of Star Alliance