Cheap BMI Airways Flights

Formerly known as British Midland International and now usually called 'BMI,' this UK carrier serves destinations all over Europe, Africa, and Asia. Using Webjet you can search for flights on BMI Airways to find the cheapest airfare and the schedule that best fits you, as well as alternate dates for the cheapest flights possible.

Flying on BMI Airways (BD)

Founded and still based in the Midlands region in the center of England, BMI Airways now uses London Heathrow as its primary hub, and is responsible for more traffic out of the airport than any carrier except British Airways. In addition to extensive coverage within the UK, BMI flies to many cities throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia, often choosing destinations that are underserved by most other major airlines.

Popular BMI Airways international flight destinations

BMI Airways flies to 5 other European countries in addition to the UK. You can directly reach Vienna, Lyon, Berlin, Hanover, Hamburg, Dublin, and Moscow. In Africa you can fly directly to Cairo, Addis Ababa, Freetown and Kartoum. Those headed for Asia can fly directly from London to Tblisi, Tehran, Amman, Almaty, Beirut, Riyahd, Damascus, among other destinations.

Popular BMI Airways domestic flight destinations

With London as its main hub you can also reach Leeds, Manchester, Belfast, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow on BMI Airways. The airline used to use Manchester as a hub for long-haul service but that has all be shifted to London.

BMI Airways codeshares & alliance partners

BMI Airways is part of the Star Alliance, which allows passengers to earn and redeem air miles on any member airline. Other notable members of the group include Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, Continental Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, United Airlines, and US Airways. The carrier also has codeshare agreements with most of those in the Star Alliance as well as many other airlines. This allows passengers to book only one ticket and check bags only once in order to reach nearly any destination on the planet. Other codeshare partners with BMI Airways include Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Gulf Air, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Sri Lankan Airlines, and TAM Airlines.

BMI Airways economy class amenities

All passengers on short flights within Europe receive free newspapers and non-alcoholic drinks, and have access to snacks and sandwiches for purchase. On all long-haul flights all passengers get free meals, snacks, and drinks plus various entertainment options on the video system.

BMI Airways business class amenities

BMI is known for its popular business class, which features special check-in as well as many amenities once on board. All seats are larger and more comfortable with more recline. On long-haul flights the seats have a full lie-flat recline and the entertainment system has multiple audio and video programs. Food is upgraded and included on all flights, and all drinks are complimentary.

BMI Airways mileage / loyalty program

BMI Airways runs a frequent flyer program known as Diamond Club. Membership is free and it allows passengers to accumulate credits toward free flights and upgrades in the future. The basic Blue level comes with free miles upon joining, and those who fly often within one year can attain elite levels known as Silver and Gold. Members in those levels also get access to airport lounges in addition to earning credits more quickly and getting free class upgrades.