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G-WWBM has returned to service, now in basic BMI colours, last aircraft ever to be so painted I would say.
It has had its interiors updated to brown cow too!
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TCX69 and others - any word on a date for the final BD-operated or Midland callsign flight?
I understand the last date for BD as the primary flight code on EDI/LHR is Sat 25 August, but I guess it could be different on other routes.
Will it be marked in any way?
Thanks
I understand the last date for BD as the primary flight code on EDI/LHR is Sat 25 August, but I guess it could be different on other routes.
Will it be marked in any way?
Thanks
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While the flights may be operating under BA flight numbers in appearance its not the actual case. If the aircraft is still painted in the BD livery and still on the BD AOC then the BD call sign and flight number is still used, to the passengers it's a BA flight but it's still BMI crew in BMI uniforms.
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While the flights may be operating under BA flight numbers in appearance its not the actual case. If the aircraft is still painted in the BD livery and still on the BD AOC then the BD call sign and flight number is still used, to the passengers it's a BA flight but it's still BMI crew in BMI uniforms.
And of course, ALL crew are BA crew now, regardless of whether they are temporarily wearing another airline's uniform.
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And of course, ALL crew are BA crew now, regardless of whether they are temporarily wearing another airline's uniform.
Last bmi commercial flight
Last bmi commercial flight
The last commercial BD flight on the bmi AOC with passengers on board will be on Saturday 27th October. A very sad day.
Also Bmi’s Diamond Club to wind down from October 27
Bmi’s Diamond Club loyalty scheme will effectively close at the end of October, following the integration of the carrier into BA’s Heathrow operations.
From October 27, members will no longer be able to earn or spend destinationmiles on Bmi or partner airline flights, nor will they earn miles with partners including hotels, BAA Worldpoints, etc.
Buying destination miles will also no longer be possible, nor will upgrading using miles, and members will no longer earn status miles on flights.
In fact the only Diamond Club benefits that will remain, for now at least, are access to BA’s Heathrow T5 lounges for existing elite tier members who haven't already opted to status match with BA's Executive Club, and the ability to earn miles through the Bmi credit card, for transferral into Avios (click here for more information).
From October 28 members will need to visit diamondclub.org to check their balances. All non-UK members will need to transfer their Diamond Club miles into Avios by December 31, at which point their accounts will close and what’s left of the scheme will become UK-only.
The exception is for members living in Australia and New Zealand, who will see their accounts “frozen”. Bmi says it is “currently reviewing options” for customers in those countries.
Bmi’s Diamond Club to wind down from October 27 - Business Traveller
The last commercial BD flight on the bmi AOC with passengers on board will be on Saturday 27th October. A very sad day.
Also Bmi’s Diamond Club to wind down from October 27
Bmi’s Diamond Club loyalty scheme will effectively close at the end of October, following the integration of the carrier into BA’s Heathrow operations.
From October 27, members will no longer be able to earn or spend destinationmiles on Bmi or partner airline flights, nor will they earn miles with partners including hotels, BAA Worldpoints, etc.
Buying destination miles will also no longer be possible, nor will upgrading using miles, and members will no longer earn status miles on flights.
In fact the only Diamond Club benefits that will remain, for now at least, are access to BA’s Heathrow T5 lounges for existing elite tier members who haven't already opted to status match with BA's Executive Club, and the ability to earn miles through the Bmi credit card, for transferral into Avios (click here for more information).
From October 28 members will need to visit diamondclub.org to check their balances. All non-UK members will need to transfer their Diamond Club miles into Avios by December 31, at which point their accounts will close and what’s left of the scheme will become UK-only.
The exception is for members living in Australia and New Zealand, who will see their accounts “frozen”. Bmi says it is “currently reviewing options” for customers in those countries.
Bmi’s Diamond Club to wind down from October 27 - Business Traveller
Details of bmi's final flight
Good bye, bmi
bmi’s final commercial flight will arrive at Heathrow on Saturday 27 October at approximately 10.30am UK time - the BD928 from Baku.
The touchdown of BD928 will signal the end of the bmi flights at Heathrow and if anyone wants to go along to watch this.It has been arranged for BD928 to land on the runway adjacent to Bath Road, and, as it taxies to the gate, the aircraft will pause whilst the airport fire engines create a water arch to welcome it home for the last time and into history.
bmi’s final commercial flight will arrive at Heathrow on Saturday 27 October at approximately 10.30am UK time - the BD928 from Baku.
The touchdown of BD928 will signal the end of the bmi flights at Heathrow and if anyone wants to go along to watch this.It has been arranged for BD928 to land on the runway adjacent to Bath Road, and, as it taxies to the gate, the aircraft will pause whilst the airport fire engines create a water arch to welcome it home for the last time and into history.
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Any updates with EDI, BHD or MAN bases
Whats happening to the cabin crew and flight deck who are based up in Edinburgh, Over in Belfast City and Manchester.
Have they all had to apply for jobs with BA at LHR, as we all know BA don't have crew bases at EDI, BHD or MAN.
Just wondered what was happeing to everybody now........???????
Have they all had to apply for jobs with BA at LHR, as we all know BA don't have crew bases at EDI, BHD or MAN.
Just wondered what was happeing to everybody now........???????
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they were all for the chop but everyone did a deal to prevent this. Most senior guys at outstations forgot and now want to screw the junior guys
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BA Terminal 1 check-in
Anyone know if T1 is going to be 're-jigged' re check-in desks for BA flights from 28/10?
Currently they use Zone A (Club class) Zone B desks 1-8 & Zone K for whats left of BD until Saturday (Lufthansa/Austrian use the other B desks).
Can't help thinking that 8 desks (yes I know many people are just using them for bag drop) will be insufficient for the new BA flight schedule from Sunday.
Currently they use Zone A (Club class) Zone B desks 1-8 & Zone K for whats left of BD until Saturday (Lufthansa/Austrian use the other B desks).
Can't help thinking that 8 desks (yes I know many people are just using them for bag drop) will be insufficient for the new BA flight schedule from Sunday.