BMI cut back on Dublin - Heathrow as losses worsen

In the face of increasing pressure from Lufthansa who are about to complete the deal for 80% ownership, BMI are cutting back on some routes and reducing capacity.

Among the routes which will see a reduction in service is the Heathrow - Dublin route which will drop from 7 to 6 per day. The airline suffered it's biggest ever loss in 2008 and recently rolled back a decision to award a pay increase to staff for 2009. The cut backs will see 4 Airbus A320 taken out of service. Two will be wet leased to Lufthansa Italia for use on the newly launched Milan Malpensa - Heathrow route while the other two will be used for charter operations.