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bmi relaunches new shorthaul Economy product

From 27 January we are relaunching our shorthaul product, offering an enhanced Economy service operating on a single cabin aicraft for customers on our shorthaul network flying to and from London Heathrow: Amsterdam*, Aberdeen, Belfast City, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hanover and Manchester.

Customers travelling on Flexible Economy fares (C, Y) will benefit from no change fees, use of business lounges at both ends of the route, guaranteed seating at the front of the aircraft and complimentary food and drink onboard.

The new inflight offering will include locally sourced, fresh British produce including healthy roast British beef and horseradish sandwiches or West Country cheese and pickle sandwiches throughout the day as well as a full bar and a hot breakfast panini in the morning. Flexible Economy customers will also benefit from lower rate Air Passenger Duty (APD).  As a result of the changes, bmi will no longer offer a separate Business Class cabin on UK and Ireland routes from Heathrow (Belfast City, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow). 

Customers travelling on Economy tickets will continue to enjoy bmi full service benefits such as free checked baggage to a total weight of 20kg, online check-in and access to bmi's business lounges for Gold and Silver Diamond Club members.   Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase on board.

The new product will be rolled out on 27 January 2010 and will be available to book from 18 January 2010.  The one cabin product will offer customers the benefits and flexibility of a business class ticket, without the price tag.