Travel the World with bmi, British Midland International

Safe and secure. Energetic and enthusiastic. Fast and flexible. Warm and welcoming. These are the hallmarks of any experience on bmi, British Midland International. From its hub at London Heathrow, bmi, British Midland International, with more than 70 years of flying experience, operates flights to more than 30 destinations across three continents. bmi is a member of the Lufthansa Group of airlines, which also includes Swiss International Air Lines and Austrian Airlines.

bmi Regional serves niche routes from regional bases in the United Kingdom. bmibaby serves sunshine markets from the same regional airports. bmi offers services throughout Western Europe.

The airline has experienced significant growth since 2007, introducing services to Addis Ababa, Almaty, Amman, Beirut, Cairo, Damascus, Damman, Yerevan, Freetown, Tehran, Khartoum and Tbilisi, shifting its focus to medium-haul niche markets.

bmi will further strengthen its route network by adding daily service between London Heathrow and Tripoli in February, while also announcing plans to double its existing daily service to Beirut.

Looking to the future, bmi will continue to expand, focused on providing quality service to destinations in Africa, the Middle East and the CIS.

Learn more about bmi here.

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Services Sure to Please

As a prominent member of the Star Alliance family, bmi offers passengers access to the world’s largest alliance route network and the opportunity to earn frequent-flyer points across 27 carriers.

Operating alongside several Star Alliance carriers in London Heathrow’s Terminal 1, bmi operates more than 1,700 weekly flights. Connections to other Star Alliances partners are fast and seamless, ensuring a hassle- and stress-free experience for passengers.

Also sure to please bmi travelers is the number of options available in every arena, from check-in to lounges to onboard services. Mobile check-in and paperless boarding allow passengers to check in completely from their mobile devices. Or passengers can opt for the fast, easy-to-use and convenient self check-in. Business-class guests will feel pampered with premium check-in, a dedicated zone separate from the airport chaos. Guests can relax on comfortable couches while the friendly bmi staff checks them in.

bmi is the only airline at London Heathrow offering a 30-minute check-in promise. The guarantee is available for business-class customers on domestic and international routes. Passengers can arrive as late as 30 minutes before scheduled departure and bmi promises they will make the flight. That’s a guarantee any passenger will love.

The flagship international departures lounge at Heathrow, The Great British Lounge, has unique areas, including The Café, The Pub (offering traditional British beer) and The Living Room. In addition to the stylish lounges, the amenities are tops. Lounge dining is available for those departing on flights after 8:30 p.m.; options include soup, pasta, baked potatoes, salad, ice cream and cheese.

The Heathrow Arrivals Lounge is open to business-class customers arriving to the United Kingdom on international flights. Guests can shower, have garments laundered and enjoy complimentary breakfast and WiFi.

bmi offers Business Class and Economy Class throughout its flight network.

Enjoy the bmi experience.

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Don’t miss out on great savings on bmi! A worldwide fare sale begins today on Economy- and Business-Class flights from the United States to the Middle East, Africa, Russia and CIS countries. The offer is valid through Jan. 25, 2011.

Here's a sampling of the fantastic Business Class savings available:

• United States to Jeddah from $1,650*
• United States to Riyadh from $2,205*
• United States to Damman from $3,080*
• United States to Amman from $1,917*
• United States to Beirut from $2,049*
• United States to Moscow from $1,480*
• United States to Tehran from $1,750*
• United States to Addis Ababa from $2,230*
• United States to Yerevan from $2,574*

*Each way based on a required round trip purchase, plus taxes and fees of up to $200. Fares shown are for low season travel from Washington, DC and will vary by travel date and origination point. All travel must be completed by Dec. 15, 2011.

Also available are these great Economy Class fares:

• United States to Beirut from $471*
• United States to Tehran from $470*
• United States to Moscow from $315*
• United States to Almaty from $597*

*Each way based on a required round trip purchase, plus taxes and fees of up to $200. Fares shown are economy for low season travel from Washington, DC and will vary by travel date and origination point.

Parents with children aged between two and 11 pay just 75 percent of the sale cost of an adult flight while those with children under the age of two who require a seat pay just 10 percent of the adult sale fare.

Book now.

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*Terms and Conditions
* Fares indicated are Business Class and Economy Class, each way based on required round trip purchase and include bmi imposed service charge. Fare shown is for low season travel originating in Washington, D.C. and will vary by travel date and origination point. Travel period for fare shown is January 25 – March 24, 2011 and November 1- November 30, 2011. All travel must be completed by December 15, 2011. A connection at London Heathrow to bmi flights is required. Fares do not include government imposed taxes and fees of up to $200 for economy, including $4.50 in airport passenger facility charges and the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50. Fares are subject to change based on availability. Infants under 2 years old occupying a seat are charged 75% of the adult fare. Infants under 2 years old without a seat are charged 10% of the adult fare. Only 1 infant without a seat is permitted per adult. Accompanied children between 2 and 11 years old are charged 75% of the adult fare. Changes are permitted at anytime at a charge of $200 change fee, plus, any fare difference in fare level if fare paid is no longer available. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. No stopovers permitted. Minimum Stay: Travel from the last stopover must commence no earlier than the first Sunday after departure from fare origin or travel from the last stopover must commence no earlier than 3 days after departure from origin point. Maximum Stay: 2 months. Advance purchase: no minimum advance purchase required, tickets must be issued within 72 hours of making reservations, you will be entitled to claim a refund of any Government- imposed taxes, fees and charges which you have paid, less an administrative fee of $47.00 for unused tickets. Transatlantic sector to/from London Heathrow is operated by United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Continental Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airways or US Airways under a codeshare arrangement with bmi.