Bmi, the name for the British Midland since 2003, flies from 15 airports in the UK and Ireland to Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Spain, the USA, Caribbean, India and South Africa. Its operational base, Heathrow, sees more than 170 bmi flights land and take-off each day.
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Check-in desks for flights to Europe close 30 minutes before departure, with the exception of desks in Palma and Copenhagen, which close 50 minutes before departure. Desks for long haul flights close 40 minutes before the flight departs. Long haul passengers flying from Manchester can also check-in the night before travel, between 7pm and 10pm at the bmi check-in desk 59 in terminal one. You must check-in all bags, and all passengers travelling need to be present. However, you still need to arrive at the airport the next day two hours before your flight departs. Self check-in is also available at many of the airports.
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Varies by airport and type of flight.
Carry on: maximum limit for economy European flights is 10kg (22lbs) to and from Heathrow and 7kg (15lbs) for all regional airports. For mid- and long-haul flights the limit is 6kg (13lbs).
Checked: for all short-haul flights and long-haul flights departing from Heathrow there is an unlimited number of bags permitted, but with a total maximum weight of 20kg (44lbs). Manchester long-haul flights to the USA and Caribbean have a maximum of two pieces of luggage, with a combined weight no more than 64kg (141 lbs).
Excess: charges on short-haul flights are £5 ($10) per kg. Long-haul rates vary by route, anything between £50 per piece to £19 per kg. Check before you travel if you think you have too much luggage.
Yes, seats are assigned on a first come first served basis at check-in. You can also pre-book seats by calling the reservations number for an extra charge of $10 (£5).
The date and time of the flight can be changed for £30 ($60) per person per change, as well as any upgrade fares. Names cannot be changed. However, tickets can be cancelled for a full refund minus a £25 ($50) administrative fee. You will not have to pay the administration fee if you cancel within 24 hours of making the booking by calling the cancellation center. Changes can be made online or at the call center number listed below.
Bmi's frequent flyer programme, Diamond Club, offers benefits including free flights on bmi, Star Alliance and other airline partners, free hotel and car rental, exclusive lounge access and discounted rates with Diamond Club partners in areas such as airport parking and travel insurance.
There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. The menu for snacks available to purchase on short-haul Heathrow flights can be read online; or see photographs of bmi meals and read reviews from fellow flyers at AirlineMeals.net.
Moby Dick, War and Peace, Leaves of Grass… Do you need to pack a weighty tome or will the in-flight magazine keep you happily occupied for the duration of the flight? The airline's in-flight magazine, Voyager, is available on all flights. Read a preview online.
Bmi is a member of the Star Alliance.
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