The bmi brand isnt as well recognised around this neck of the woods. Friends and family and more importantly the passengers regularly have puzzled expressions when "bmi" is used and more often than not, "is that British Midland?" is asked. I agree that the shabby old livery's dont do us any justice when compared to the fresh new ones. At least the airbus fleet have old colours and bmi lettering, but the embraers should have the British Midland from them asap