bmi regional launches routes to Gothenburg and Nuremberg from its new Birmingham Airport base

Frank Mertens, Head of Marketing for bmi regional; Paul Kehoe, CEO of Birmingham Airport,
and Susie Green, Planning and Business Development Manager for bmi regional

bmi regional launched its two brand new routes from Birmingham Airport to Gothenburg and Nuremberg on
Monday 8 May 2017 - the services which will both be operated six times per week, were welcomed to their
new base at Birmingham Airport by a water arch, whilst the first passengers enjoyed a slice of celebratory cake

The Gothenburg and Nuremberg flights join the Birmingham to Graz service which started in February 2017. The
conveniently timed flights are aimed at both business and leisure travellers in the Midlands and further afield

Commenting on the new launches, Jochen Schnadt, Chief Commercial Officer from bmi regional, said: "We are
delighted to be introducing these two new flights from Birmingham as part of our ongoing growth strategy to
connect key business regions. Both Nuremberg and Gothenburg have a great deal to offer both business and
leisure customers and, as such, are already proving popular. We're excited to be bringing the bmi regional level
of quality, convenience, service and professionalism to these new routes"

Paul Kehoe, CEO, of Birmingham Airport said: "We are delighted that bmi regional has launched services to
Nuremberg and Gothenburg, two unserved destinations from Birmingham.  These new additions mean that
bmi regional now serves three routes, as it started flights to Graz earlier in the year.  So passengers now
have even more choice to fly to Germany, Sweden and Austria from their local airport"

Fares start from £79 one way for Nuremberg and £89 one way for Gothenburg. All bmi regional fares include
23kg of hold luggage, allocated seating, complimentary in-flight drinks and snacks and 30 minute check-ins

For more information or to book a flight with bmi regional visit

 www.flybmi.com

Tuesday 9 May 2017

bmi regional announces new routes to Gothenburg, Graz and Nuremberg from Birmingham Airport

bmi regional is creating a new hub at Birmingham Airport to launch three new European
routes to Graz, Austria, Gothenburg, Sweden, and Nuremberg, Germany in early 2017

The Graz flight will commence on Monday 27 February 2017, initially with a twice weekly
service on Mondays and Fridays, increasing to four times weekly in March. The Gothenburg
and Nuremberg routes will launch on Monday 8 May 2017, with six return flights per week

Commenting on the new routes Jochen Schnadt, Chief Commercial Officer from bmi regional,
said: "We are delighted to be introducing flights from Birmingham as part of our ever expanding
portfolio. bmi regional has always offered customers an array of up and coming destinations
to explore and enjoy, and we anticipate all three routes to be popular"

William Pearson, Aviation Director of Birmingham Airport said: "It is great news that bmi regional
will be offering flights to Nuremberg, Gothenburg and Graz this year. All three routes are currently
un-served from Birmingham, so we thank bmi regional for filling these gaps and offering leisure
travellers the chance to visit these vibrant city break destinations in Sweden, Austria and Germany
with an airline that offers excellent service, efficiency and value"

All bmi regional fares include complimentary in flight drinks and snacks, 23kg of hold
luggage, allocated seating and speedy 30 minute check-ins

Summary of new bmi regional 2017 routes from Birmingham Airport

Graz - from Monday 27 February 2017
- operates on Monday (twice), Thursday and Friday

Gothenburg - from Monday 8 May 2017
- operates daily except Saturday

Nuremberg - from Monday 8 May 2017
- operates daily except Saturday

All flights operated by an Embraer 145

www.flybmi.com

Monday 16 January 2017

bmi regional operates its inaugural flight from Birmingham Airport to Billund in Denmark

A water arch was carried out by Birmingham Airport’s fire service to celebrate the inaugural flight to Billund by bmi regional

Birmingham Airport welcomed bmi regional’s inaugural flight to Billund,
Denmark - the home of Lego - on Monday 3 June 2013

The start of the new six times a week service to Billund is the last of four
new routes launched by the full service scheduled airline this year from
Birmingham, adding to its new flights to Lyon, Toulouse and Gothenburg

  

Representatives and crew from bmi regional and Birmingham Airport
celebrate the launch of new services to Billund, Denmark – the home of Lego

bmi regional’s CEO, Cathal O’Connell, said: "We’re pleased to launch the last
of our four services from Birmingham today to Billund. With fares starting
from as little as £59 each way, we’re reducing both the cost and travel time
for both business and leisure travellers who wish to travel to West Denmark.
With increasing congestion in some London airports, Birmingham Airport is a
great alternative to those who recognise the benefits of less crowded
airports, speedy boarding, good shopping and eating facilities"

 

Martyn Lloyd, Commercial Director, Birmingham Airport, said: "We’re delighted
that bmi regional has made this commitment in the Midlands. The brand new
route will greatly improve business connections between our region and the
West of Denmark, and offer an alternative leisure break to the original
Legoland and the home of Lego"

Flight Schedule - Birmingham to Billund: 
BM1451 Depart Birmingham 0700 Arrive Billund 0940 local time
BM1452 Depart Billund 1010 local time Arrive Birmingham 1100
- operates Monday to Friday - Tuesday service starts on 3 September 2013
BM1451 Depart Birmingham 1200 Arrive Billund local time 1440
BM1452 Depart Billund 1510 local time Arrive Birmingham 1600
- operates on Sunday

All flights include complimentary food & drink on-board, allocated seating,
bags fly free, 30 minute check-in and an all jet Embraer fleet

 www.bmiregional.com

Monday 3 June 2013

bmi regional Embraer 145 G-RJXG operates inaugural service to Gothenburg on Monday 13 May 2013

bmi regional Embraer 145EP G-RJXG receives a water canon salute as it departs
on the inaugural service to Gothenburg on Monday 13 May 2013....

bmi regional and Birmingham Airport hosted a launch event in "Blanc et Noir"....

.... with passengers and guests being entertained

.... by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor John Lines and his wife
joined Cathal O’Connell, Chief Executive of bmi regional, (left) and
Paul Kehoe, Chief Executive of Birmingham Airport in cutting the cake....

.... which won the "Anna Aero" new route "Cake of the week" award!

Celebrations then moved to the apron with Paul Kehoe blowing the trumpet to send off the flight

.... with bmi regional Embraer 145EP G-RJXG soon on its way to Gothenburg

Monday 13 May 2013

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra welcomes bmi regional to Birmingham Airport

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra welcomed bmi regional to Birmingham
Airport on Monday 13 May 2013 as they commenced their new services to Gothenburg,
Lyon and Toulouse - flights to Billund start in June 2013

Monday 13 May 2013

bmi regional commence new routes to Gothenburg, Lyon and Toulouse from Birmingham Airport

Paul Kehoe, Birmingham Airport CEO, Cathal O’Connell, Chief Executive of bmi regional,
Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor John Lines, Lady Mayoress Mrs Lines and members
of the CBSO celebrate the launch of bmi regional at Birmingham Airport

 Birmingham Airport today, Monday 13 May 2013 welcomed the launch of bmi regional,

a new full service scheduled airline offering services to Lyon, Toulouse, Gothenburg and

Billund for Midlands’ business and leisure travellers for the first time
  

Operating a fleet of 49 seat Embraer 145 aircraft, bmi regional will now fly six times weekly

to Gothenburg, Toulouse and three times weekly to Lyon. From 3 June 2013 the airline will

also serve Billund in Denmark five times per week. bmi regional became independent from

bmi in June 2012 and employs over 400 staff throughout the UK

   

The CBSO entertained passengers and guests celebrating the launch bmi regional's new services

 Paul Kehoe, Birmingham Airport’s CEO said: "We’re delighted to welcome bmi  regional to

Birmingham Airport. Not only will the new flights provide links to some currently un-served

European markets from the Midlands, its arrival will also create new jobs and open up better

trade links between Birmingham, France, Sweden and Denmark. bmi regional’s arrival also

gives a great choice of European city break locations to explore"

   

Paul Kehoe (left) introduces Cathal O'Connell, Chief Executive of bmi regional

 Cathal O’Connell, Chief Executive of bmi regional, said: "We’re pleased to announce the

routes from Birmingham today. With fares starting from as little as £39, we are reducing

both the cost and travel time for both business and leisure travellers who wish to travel

to popular European destinations.  With increasing congestion in some London airports,
 Birmingham Airport is a great alternative to those who recognise the benefits of less

crowded airports, speedy boarding, good shopping and eating facilities"

bmi regional flights, which include complimentary food and drink on-board,

allocated seating, bags fly free and a 30 minute check-in can be booked at

 www.bmiregional.com

 

Monday 13 May 2013

bmi regional announce new daily flight from Birmingham Airport to Billund, Denmark

In line with network expansion plans, bmi regional, the UK’s most punctual scheduled

airline, has announced it is launching a new route from Birmingham to Billund, Denmark

 

The route will operate six times a week with flight prices starting from £59 on sale now,

with the first flight scheduled for Monday 3 June 2013. Billund Airport is well served by

both train, bus and taxi services and is only a short distance from popular attractions

such as Legoland, Lalandia Aquadome (a tropical waterpark open year around) and

Givskud Zoo. It also provides easy access to the much lauded Jutland Peninsula which

offers stunning walks, biking and log cabins

This announcement follows the launch of a number of new European routes by

bmi regional from Birmingham including Toulouse, Lyon and Gothenburg, creating

a better network for both leisure and business travellers from the Midlands

Chief Commercial Officer, bmi regional, Steve Hoy said:  "We’re pleased to announce

the route to Billund from Birmingham today. With fares starting from as little as £59

each way, we are reducing both the cost and travel time for both business and leisure

travellers who wish to travel to West Denmark.  With increasing congestion in some

London airports, Birmingham Airport is a great alternative to those who recognise the

benefits of less crowded airports, speedy boarding, good shopping and eating facilities"

Jesper Klausholm, Head of Airline Relations and Marketing, Billund Airport, said: "Our

airport is the second largest airport in Denmark and 42% of total Danish GDP is

generated in Billund's catchment area.  More than 40% of the Danes going to the

West Midlands are travelling for business, and over 70 Danish companies have

offices in the UK Midlands.  This new route from Billund with Birmingham is going

to greatly improve business connections between these two cities"

bmi regional schedule to Billund from Monday 3 June 2013
 

BM1451 departs at 0700 BM1452 returns at 1100

- flight operates Monday to Friday

BM1451 departs at 1200 BM1452 returns at 1600

- flight operates on Sunday

Tuesday 19 March 2013

bmi regional's new routes from Birmingham to Gothenburg, Lyon and Toulouse are now on sale!!

bmi regional have put their three new routes from Birmingham to Gothenburg, Lyon
and Toulouse which will operate 6 times weekly from Monday 13 May 2013 on sale

With fares starting from £59 each way, a boost in inbound visitors to the Birmingham
and the Midlands is anticipated, says Paul Kehoe, CEO of Birmingham Airport:

"Not only will these new routes open up new connections for people in the Midlands
wanting to reach Gothenburg, Lyon and Toulouse, they will also give overseas visitors
an opportunity to experience Birmingham and the wider region, which has so much
to offer for business and leisure travellers

"Home to historic Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Coventry, offering more canals
than Venice, plus fantastic shopping, cuisine, arts and world class sporting venues such
as Edgbaston, The Belfry and Silverstone, the Midlands region has something for everyone

"Birmingham Airport is extremely proud to be working with bmi regional to open up new
links between these four great cities and look forward to welcoming more overseas visitors
into the Midlands". Non-stop flights to Gothenburg, Lyon and Toulouse from Birmingham
commence on Monday 13 May 2013 with six flights on each route per week

 

bmi regional schedule at Birmingham from Monday 13 May 2013  

Birmingham-Gothenburg
BM1441 departs at 1630 BM1442 returns at 2115
- flight operates Monday to Friday + Sunday

Birmingham-Lyon  
BM1431 departs at 1145 BM1432 returns at 1535
- flight operates Monday to Friday
BM1431 departs at 1555 BM1432 returns at 1525
- flight operates on Sunday

Birmingham-Toulouse
BM1421 departs at 0700 BM1422 returns at 1115
- flight operates Monday to Friday

BM1421 departs at 1145 BM1422 returns at 1600
- flight operates on Sunday

Schedule/timings subject to change!!

All flights are operated by ER4's - Embraer 145's - and are now bookable at -

www.bmiregional.com

   

Tuesday 5 February 2013

bmi regional launches 3 new routes from Birmingham Airport to Gothenburg, Lyon and Toulouse

bmi regional today/Thursday 24 January 2013 announced the launch of three new European

routes from Birmingham Airport. The airline continues its network expansion with the launch

of routes from Birmingham to three important European cities: Gothenburg, Lyon and Toulouse
 
Cathal O’Connell, chief executive, bmi regional said: "The launch of these routes to Gothenburg,

Lyon and Toulouse is a continuation of bmi regional’s promise to serve key economic and tourism

hubs across Europe. Launching our first services from Birmingham Airport is an indication of our

commitment to UK regions and a significant investment to position the airline for growth"

 
"bmi regional’s choice of destinations is based on business and leisure customer demand. Toulouse

is a significant base for the aerospace business, Gothenburg and Lyon are home to major car
manufacturing sites as well as high-tech industries. These three European cities are great destinations

for leisure customers as well, boasting Unesco Heritage Sites, amazing foods and great outdoor

activities nearby. With fares starting from £59 each way, we also expect to see a boost in both

inbound visitors to the Birmingham and the Midlands", said O’Connell
      
William Pearson, Aviation Development Director at Birmingham Airport, said: "It is fantastic news

that bmi regional has chosen to launch these routes as its first services from Birmingham. These
three new routes, operated on an Embraer jet aircraft, are currently unserved from the Airport,

meaning passengers have even more choice from their airport to visit these great destinations. 

As an Airport we strive to cater for all our passengers and having bmi regional on board as a

full service airline complements our portfolio.  We look forward to working with bmi regional

to develop these services and further additional services in the future"
 
Non-stop flights to Gothenburg, Lyon and Toulouse from Birmingham commence on

Monday 13 May 2013 with six flights on each route per week

The new routes go on sale on www.bmiregional.com on Tuesday 5 February 2013

About bmi regional - all flights include complimentary food & drink on-board, free 20kg hold

baggage allowance, 30 minute check-in and an all jet Embraer fleet. bmi regional employs

over 400 staff throughout the UK. The airline became independent from bmi in June 2012

www.bmiregional.com

Thursday 24 January 2013

bmi regional to drop Aberdeen - BHX service

bmi regional will be dropping their Aberdeen - BHX service at the

end of the summer 2010 schedules on Friday 29 October 2010....

.

.... the service had started on Sunday 29 March 2009 and initially

operated three times daily (on weekdays) but the frequency reduced

to twice daily at the start of 2010

.

flybe also serves BHX - Aberdeen with up to three services a day

so the route will continue to be well served

.

Wednesday 15 September 2010

bmi regional begins flights to Aberdeen

bmi regional has launched a new route between Aberdeen and
Birmingham today, Sunday 29 March 2009. The full-service
airline has begun its three times daily service with prices
from just £37.00 one way
.
The new schedule offered by bmi will give business and leisure
travellers maximum flexibility and choice with a number of day
return options
.
Peter Kenworthy, commercial director of bmi Regional said:
"We are delighted that bmi Regional began its three times
dailyservice on the new route from Aberdeen to Birmingham.
Having just been confirmed for the fourth successive year as
the UK’s most punctual airline, bmi regional provides business
and leisure travellers alike with a fantastic level of service and
added benefits ensuring a hassle-free and rewarding journey
for all of our customers"
.
Joe Kelly, Deputy CEO of Birmingham International Airport
said: "It is fantastic to see bmi regional return to Birmingham
International Airport and we are delighted that they are
operating the Aberdeen route. Extra capacity on this busy
route means even more choice and convenience
for our passengers"
.
bmi Regional was the most punctual airline operating from
UK airports in 2008 - the fourth successive year the airline
has achieved pole position – and now offers paperless boarding
on services from Birmingham for a faster and more convenient
service. This service allows passengers to check in online up
to 24 hours in advance,choose their seat and have their
boarding pass delivered electronically to their mobile phone
or PDA as an MMS, avoiding check in queues and saving
valuable travel time. Unlike paperless boarding with other
airlines, which requires passengers to print their electronic
barcode upon arrival at the airport, bmi passengers are
able to scan the barcode directly from their mobile phone or

PDA. As part of the airline’s commitment to offering the best

value for money for travellers, bmi’s regional, short haul and

European departures no longer include fuel surcharges
.
Bookings can be made now at www.flybmi.com
or by calling 0870 60 70 555

.

Sunday 29 March 2009

bmi regional to operate from Birmingham to Aberdeen replacing bmibaby

bmi regional, Britain's most punctual airline, has announced
it will operate services between Birmingham and Aberdeen from
Sunday 29 March 2009. The full service airline will schedule three
times daily flights and offer more frequency on the route than any
other airline, with flights on sale now from flybmi.com
.
bmibaby will continue to operate the daily flight from Birmingham
to Aberdeen until Friday 27 March 2009, when bmi regional will
begin to operate the route in order to meet the demand from
customers for a higher frequency service
.
The new schedule offered by bmi will give business and leisure
travellers maximum flexibility and choice with a number of day
return options. Additional benefits for business travellers flying
with bmi include Diamond Club, the UK's most generous frequent
flyer programme, which offers exclusive lounge access and
additional baggage allowance
.
Peter Kenworthy, commercial director of bmi regional said: "This
is bmi regional's first route from Birmingham and we are delighted
to be operating year round services between Birmingham and
Aberdeen. The increased schedule reinforces our commitment to
key business routes within the UK and we recognise the need for
a more for a more frequent schedule and we expect the route to
be popular with both business and leisure travellers. The new
service will also provide connectivity at Aberdeen to bmi and
Star Alliance flights to Scandinavia"
.
Bookings can be made now at www.flybmi.com or by
calling 0870 60 70 555
.
bmi regional schedule from Sunday 29 March 2009:
.
Aberdeen to Birmingham -
0700 – 0820 Monday to Friday
1410 – 1530 Monday to Friday
1815 – 1930 Monday to Friday
1445 – 1600 Sunday
.
Birmingham to Aberdeen -
0850 – 1005 Monday to Friday
1600 – 1715 Monday to Friday
1955 – 2110 Monday to Friday
1630 – 1745 Sunday
.

Tuesday 13 January 2009