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bmi
has further expanded its long haul network with the launch of a three-times a week service from London Heathrow to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The launch of the service builds on the successful first eight months
of bmi’s first Saudi route – London Heathrow to Riyadh. The airline
has seen very positive load factors since its launch in September 2005 with
strong demand for its business class product. As a result the decision was taken in April to
increase the number of business class seats available from 24 to 42 on the Riyadh, and now the
Jeddah routes.
Flights from to Jeddah will operate from London on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday with flights returning to the UK on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday.
Nigel Turner, chief executive of
bmi, said, “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Britain have close trading relationships, and we are delighted to be able to serve the travelling needs of Britons
and Saudis. Our service to Jeddah will provide an important link for the development of trade and commerce between our two countries as well as
creating an important gateway to the cultural and religious centres of Mecca and Medina.”
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