bmi suspends services
Unfortunately bmi will be suspending the following services:– Our London Heathrow-Amsterdam service will be suspended on 27 March 2010
– We will be suspending our London Heathrow-Tel Aviv service, with the last flight departing London on 9 January 2010, and the last flight departing Tel Aviv on 10 January 2010
– Our London Heathrow-Kiev service will be suspended on 10 January 2010
– As well as London Heathrow-Aleppo, with the last departure from London being 9 January 2010 and the last departure from Aleppo being 10 January 2010. Note our London Heathrow-Damascus service will continue to operate as usual.
We will also be transferring our London Heathrow-Brussels service over to Brussels Airlines from 10 January 2010.
If you hold a direct booking on one of our suspended services you will be contacted by bmi after 2 December to discuss your alternative flight options or to receive a full refund. We will be contacting customers in travel date order. Customers booked through a travel agent should contact their travel agent after 2 December to discuss their options.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Originally Posted by bmi
25 November 2009bmi restructures mainline and bmi regional operations
– focus on core network serving key destinations
– frequencies and capacities that match market expectationsbmi has today announced the restructuring of its mainline and regional operations. The move takes place against a background where the airline industry is facing the challenges of a downturn in demand and the worst recession in the UK since records began. In addition to cost saving initiatives the programme also includes a wide range of revenue enhancement initiatives.
The restructuring plan will see bmi focus on the following key areas:
• Suspending loss making routes
• Adjusting capacity to optimise efficiency and profitability
• Strengthening organisational productivity and efficiency in all areas
• Making use of the synergies of Lufthansa and other partner airlines in all areas
• Maximising revenue generating opportunities with codeshare and Star Alliance partnersThe airline’s goal is to focus on maintaining within bmi mainline and bmi regional a core network of services in the UK and Ireland, Europe, the CIS, The Middle East and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Through a combination of improved aircraft productivity and efficiency, and from early 2010 the suspension of non-core and unprofitable services, bmi will reduce the number of aircraft in its mainline operation by nine from the current 39. This reduction will include two of five Embraer aircraft operating on mainline routes that will be returned to bmi regional.
Leases will not be extended on aircraft when they expire in the first half of 2010, including two of the three long haul A330 aircraft. bmi will therefore continue to serve mid haul markets with two long-range aircraft and its fleet of A321s.
bmi regional, which through its niche market position and a long term charter agreement with Airbus, is maintaining a viable operation but is feeling the impact of a prolonged downturn in business-type travel. The return of two Embraer aircraft from the mainline operation at Heathrow and one additional spare aircraft will result in these three units being surplus to requirements. The company is in discussion with potential customers with a view to mitigating this situation.
A reduction in the number of aircraft deployed in bmi mainline and bmi regional operations will result in job reductions coming from all areas of the business, operational and corporate functions. The number of full-time equivalent jobs at risk of redundancy is expected to be approximately 600. However further job cuts cannot be ruled out as corporate overheads will also be cut to reflect the reduced flying programme. Management has today commenced consultations with unions and staff representatives with a view to minimising the number of compulsory job losses wherever possible.
The Lufthansa Group took over bmi in July 2009 and shortly after undertook a due diligence exercise which highlighted the need for a restructuring of the business. Lufthansa has given bmi its full support for the actions it is undertaking in this restructuring programme.
Once stabilised, the business can then be grown again in the years ahead when the economic environment improves and market demand justifies it.
Sad days for a once well run and well respected airline! Especially feel for the staff in these difficult times.
Andy
By: tommyinyork - 17th December 2009 at 22:35
I thought Monarch are getting a 3rd a330.
By: jethro15 - 17th December 2009 at 22:10
Monarch will be getting one of their a330’s according to jethros.
I say no such thing.
G-DIMB which is leased to Air Med will be replaced by one of Monarch’s own A330’s in March 10
By: Future Pilot - 17th December 2009 at 18:54
Monarch will be getting one of their a330’s according to jethros.
If you’re referring to the departure of their B763 back to TCX next March then it says it will “Then replaced by an Airbus A330″ not specifically one belonging to BMI :rolleyes:.
By: tommyinyork - 16th December 2009 at 23:24
Monarch will be getting one of their a330’s according to jethros.
By: EGTC - 16th December 2009 at 20:12
Just been advised that G-MIDY is to be wet leased to Swiss to operate LHR – GVA services
Does that mean a livery change to swiss? :confused: How long is the lease for?
Thanks for the info.
By: Sky High - 16th December 2009 at 17:22
Sad news indeed but symptomatic of the times, I suppose. Seems a long time since the heady years of Michael Bishop, as the airline expanded during the 70’s and early 80’s, when I was a frequent flyer.
By: jethro15 - 16th December 2009 at 16:56
Sad that all them are going but im glad MIDY is staying
Just been advised that G-MIDY is to be wet leased to Swiss to operate LHR – GVA services
By: J Boyle - 15th December 2009 at 23:46
Maybe some of the cabin staff can get holiday jobs at BA.:diablo:
By: EGTC - 15th December 2009 at 23:13
Sad that all them are going but im glad MIDY is staying. 🙂
Thanks Jethro.
By: jethro15 - 15th December 2009 at 22:26
Disposals
For disposal
A320’s G-MEDE, G-MIDP, G-MIDR (Dates awaited)
A321’s G-MIDC, G-MIDL (Dates awaited)
A330’s G-WWBB, G-WWBM (Both to be WFU 09 Jan 10)
By: SHAMROCK321 - 26th November 2009 at 15:55
TLV is going and CAI downgraded to A321 so the ast A330 will operate just on the Saudi routes. I read on another forum that no A319s are going even the leased ones and its A321s and A320s that are going.
By: cockerhoop - 26th November 2009 at 11:29
what long haul routes are going? the A330s are 8 years old now and have seen constant use
they do have the best premium econ seats though ie the pre flatbed first class ones
By: EGTC - 25th November 2009 at 20:46
Thanks, jethro (I always check your site)
I remember helping passengers board one of G-MIDY’s first ever flights when I was on work experience, hence why I asked about it.
According to the CAA site G-MIDY is owned and not leased. I thought the only A320’s that was leased is MIDS and MIDX which is due to go next year? MIDZ left earlier this year.
I also thought A321’s MIDC and MIDL were set to return to lessor too?
By: jethro15 - 25th November 2009 at 18:44
Anyone know which planes are going? Will G-MIDY be staying?
If I understand correctly, the A321’s are staying whilst the disposals will come from the A319/320’s along with two A330’s. and 2/3 Embraer 145’s
Remember, the G-MID- range A320’s were delivered in reverse alphabetical order with G-MIDY being the first. Logically it would seem safe to assume that it would go first, but this would be dependant on whatever the lease agreement is for this a/c. It’s the lease agreements that I understand Lufthansa are unhappy about due to the financial aspects of them being exsesive – in their opinion
As soon as I can get confirmation of what’s happening, it will be published on the site.
By: EGTC - 25th November 2009 at 16:16
I remember when I was 15yrs old and doing my work experience with British Midland 10yrs ago, I spent an excellent 2 weeks with them. The staff were great and friendly and I dont recall seeing a passenger getting all annoyed neither.
A shame that they seem to be in abit of a nose dive now. One of the instructors at my flying school is a pilot with them too, hopefully he’ll keep his job.
I really hope BMI picks up because it will be a big shame to lose them.
Anyone know which planes are going? Will G-MIDY be staying?
By: SHAMROCK321 - 25th November 2009 at 14:48
Indeed redundancy is a terrible thing! Thank god DUB is staying, that could have cost me my job!
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