new bmi service between London Heathrow and Berlin on sale

16 March 2010

- Economy return fares from £99

bmi, British Midland International, is launching its new route between London Heathrow and Berlin from 28 March 2010, with fares available to book from today (16 March 2010).  The route will be operated using an Airbus A319 aircraft with four daily flights serving Germany’s cultural and vibrant capital city, Berlin. Flights can be booked now at www.flybmi.com.

Dominic Paul, managing director of bmi mainline, said: “We are delighted to announce a service between London and Berlin which offers a good schedule and competitive prices to one of Europe’s most exciting cities. Berlin is a major centre of culture, politics, media and science in Europe and customers travelling with bmi will have the opportunity to discover the cultural attractions Berlin has to offer.

”This is the second new service for bmi’s summer 2010 schedule, following the announcement about our new London-Vienna service in January.”

The new route announcement comes as bmi relaunches its product on continental European flights from 28 March 2010 with a two-class cabin serving the needs of business and leisure customers.

The Business Class cabin will offer a full Business Class service, including hot food with a British twist served on all flights and a fully stocked bar service. The seating in the Business Class cabin will offer a 2:2 configuration, with the middle seat kept free to offer more space to work or just to relax.

Customers in Economy will enjoy bmi’s full service benefits such as free checked baggage to a total weight of 20kg and a complimentary food service including a hot breakfast and full bar service throughout the day.

Business Class customers and Diamond Club Gold and Silver members can take advantage of bmi’s Great British Lounge, its flagship lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 1. Star Alliance Gold members will also be offered complimentary lounge access.

Return fares with bmi from London Heathrow to Berlin start from just £99 return including taxes, bookable at www.flybmi.com

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Notes to Editors :

Schedule:

London Heathrow-Berlin
BD843   dep 09:20   arr 12:10   Mon-Sat
BD843   dep 09:35   arr 12:25   Sun
BD845   dep 14:45   arr 17:35   Mon-Sun
BD847   dep 17:30   arr 20:20   Mon-Sun
BD849   dep 19:45   arr 22:35   Mon-Sun

Berlin-London Heathrow
BD840   dep 07:25   arr 08:25   Mon-Sun
BD844   dep 13:10   arr 14:05   Mon-Sun
BD846   dep 18:10   arr 19:05   Mon-Thurs, Sat & Sun
BD846   dep 1755    arr 1850    Fri
BD848   dep 21:05   arr 22:00   Tues-Fri & Sun
BD848   dep 21:00   arr 21:55   Mon & Sat