Airline Overview
Aberdeen-based bmi regional is the local arm of UK airline bmi. It operates from a number of airports outside London, flying smaller planes than its parent operation (it has an all jet fleet of Embraer 135 and 145 aircraft). Most of the airline's flights are from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Leeds to destinations across Europe such as Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Lille. Bmi regional was the most punctual scheduled airline in the UK in 2006.
Online check-in with home print boarding card is now available on most routes. Bmi online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes one hour before departure. You can also check in by telephone or at a self check-in machine at most UK airports, which close 40 minutes prior to departure.
Check in times for desks vary by airport, but range from 30 minutes to an hour. The bmi check-in information page provides full details of check-in times by airport
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Hand luggage: maximum weight limit is 7kg for all regional airports.
Checked: for all short-haul flights there is an unlimited number of bags permitted, but with a total maximum weight of 20kg.
Excess: charges on short-haul flights are £5 per kg.
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The date and time of the flight can be changed for £30 per person per change, as well as any upgrade fares. Names cannot be changed. However, tickets can be cancelled for a full refund minus a £25 administrative fee. You will not have to pay the administration fee if you cancel within 24 hours of making the booking by calling the cancellation centre on 0870 6070555. Changes can be made online or at the call centre number listed below.
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Infants under two years old may travel on their parent's lap for 10 per cent of the adult fare.
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Pets will not be carried on bmi regional flights.
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Standard baggage allowances apply. A separate seat may be purchased for a large instrument instead of checking it.
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Complimentary food and drink is provided in-flight, relevant to the time of day.
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Diamond club is the frequent flyer programme from bmi.
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Bmi's in-flight magazine, Voyager, is available on all flights and can be read online.
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