bmi launches flights between Heathrow and Jeddah

bmi has further expanded its long haul network with the launch of a three-times a week service from London Heathrow to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The launch of the service builds on the successful first eight months of bmi’s first Saudi route – London Heathrow to Riyadh. The airline has seen very positive load factors since its launch in September 2005 with strong demand for its business class product. As a result the decision was taken in April to increase the number of business class seats available from 24 to 42 on the Riyadh, and now the Jeddah routes.

Flights from to Jeddah will operate from London on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday with flights returning to the UK on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Nigel Turner, chief executive of bmi, said, “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Britain have close trading relationships, and we are delighted to be able to serve the travelling needs of Britons and Saudis. Our service to Jeddah will provide an important link for the development of trade and commerce between our two countries as well as creating an important gateway to the cultural and religious centres of Mecca and Medina.”

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