bmi doubles London Heathrow-Riyadh frequency

bmi flights to Saudi Arabia are operated by an Airbus A330 with a two cabin service with 42 lie-flat business seats and 156 economy seats.

bmi launched its first route to Saudi Arabia on 01-Sep-05, serving the capital city, Riyadh. Services to Jeddah were introduced on 18-May-06, followed by Dammam on 15- Mar-08. Due to strong demand the business cabin was expanded in Apr-06 on the Saudi routes, followed by the introduction of lie flat beds in Sep-07.


(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 21-Jan-09

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