British Midland International or BMI Airlines operates from United Kingdom and has its hubs in Manchester and Heathrow airports. Formerly known as British Midland Airways, BMI Airline is majority owned by Lufthansa Airlines. The airline was founded as British Midland Airways in 1964. BMI is the second largest airline of UK, and a member of star alliance. BMI Regional is an auxiliary of BMI which was founded in 1987. The airline offers a unique and attractive frequent flyer scheme. Through this scheme the travelers can earn miles and redeem them under Mileage Plus scheme. An Elite Qualifying Mile (EQM) and Elite Qualifying Segment (EQS) are awarded on every mile the traveler commutes through the qualifying flight. Both EQM and EQS guard the elite status in Mileage Plus. BMI Airlines operates more than 1,700 flights in a week, carrying travelers to 32 destinations in UK, Europe, Russia, North America, Caribbean and Saudi Arabia. BMI stands out for its special arrangements for disabled and senior citizens and unaccompanied minors. BMI Regional flights fly throughout the continent in Europe. In the United Kingdom, BMI Regional planes serve many airports such as Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Norwich, Leeds, Bradford and Aberdeen. In Europe, the main destinations are Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen and other major European cities.

There are string of services on offer with BMI Airlines? short and long haul flights. The elite travelers of the airline are provided with exclusive facilities such as enhanced seat pitch ranging from 32 to 50 inches, spacious cabins, internet access, AVOD (Audio Video On Demand), newspapers and in-flight magazine. The meals served in the aircraft are hygienically cooked, inclusive of snacks, drinks and other delightful cuisines. The airline offers facility of bar services and onboard shopping as well.

The online check-in facility with BMI Airlines is available for all its travelers. The online registration process must be commenced 24 hours to 30 minutes before the departure of the scheduled flight. The web check-in for Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam closes one hour before departure.

BMI Airlines has a very flexible baggage policy. When traveling in Economy class, the weight limit for checked baggage is 44kg. In Business and First class baggage allowance is 55 lbs and 66 lbs per piece. The overall dimension for checked baggage is 62 inches (L+W+H). One free hand baggage weighing 17.6 lbs is allowed with overall dimension of 45 inches.