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bmi
is planning to increase its services to Saudi Arabia following bilateral talks between the UK and Saudi Arabian governments.
Under an agreement reached by the two governments, the number of weekly frequencies permitted between the two countries has been
increased to 35. As a reults, bmi will seek to add to its existing services from Heathrow to
Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
Nigel Turner, chief executive officer of bmi,
said, “We congratulate the UK and Saudi Arabian governments in creating a more open market
between the two countries and we are well placed and eager to take full advantage of the agreement.
“bmi has amassed a considerable amount of experience and expertise since we took over services from Heathrow to the Kingdom when they
were abandoned by British Airways in 2005. We have committed significant investment in developing our sales and marketing and operational
presence in Saudi Arabia and the ability to increase our services presents us with an ideal opportunity.
“Our route network to the region was further enhanced last October when we commenced services from Heathrow to a wide range of
destinations throughout the Middle East and beyond. bmi now has a major presence in this part of the world with considerable experience and
knowledge of serving these markets. We expect to be able to make an announcement shortly about improvements we will now be able to make
to our schedules to Saudi Arabia from Heathrow.”
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