This looks like good news for bmi.
If the report is correct what routes would be served, ORD, IAD and what other two?
Report from Derby Evening Telegraph
Bmi British Midland has cautiously made new progress towards achieving its aim of flying to the United States from Heathrow.
The Castle Donington airline said the outcome of latest Government talks with Washington, aimed at liberalising the transatlantic air market, would give it "a foot in the door" for launching services.
The Government said it proposed a limited liberalisation deal to U.S. officials.
The plan, while not fully liberalising the market, would ease current restrictions, under which only four airlines can fly to the U.S from Heathrow.
Under the proposal, UK and U.S. airlines currently unable to fly the routes could run four extra daily Heathrow-U.S. flights.
A statement from the British Embassy in Washington said the deal would introduce more competition and pave the way for full liberalisation later.
It added: "The U.S. administration undertook to consider the UK proposals, in consultation with its industry, and to respond in due course."
A BMI spokesman said: "If some slots will be available at Heathrow for BMI, the airline would take the opportunity to run transatlantic services.
"However, BMI would regard this as a foot in the door.
"This is partial liberalisation and not the whole scale liberalisation for which we continue to press."
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