bmi to launch Heathrow - Berlin Flights; Return Fares from £99

bmi, British Midland International, is to launch a new route between London Heathrow and Berlin on 28 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.

 Return fares for Flights to Berlin from London Heathrow start from £99 return including taxes, with Flights to London from Berlin start from €99 return including taxes.

 “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,” said Dominic Paul, managing director of bmi mainline. “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 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 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 be able to 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.

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