OREANDA-NEWS. March 15, 2011. Ukraine International Airlines is delighted to announce the launch of code-share operations with UK partner British Midland International (bmi), improving access for markets between Ukraine and the UK. Code-share will be available on the following routes, reported the press-centre of UIA:

Kiev – London (LGW) daily
Kiev – Brussels 5 flights per week
Kiev – East Midlands 5 flights per week
Kiev – Edinburgh 5 flights per week
Kiev – Leeds/Bradford 5 flights per week

Reservations and ticket sales are now available for travel commencing 1 April 2011.

“UIA has for many years enjoyed an excellent relationship with bmi”, stated Simon Bundle, UIA Vice President for International Affairs. - It’s only natural to take the next step and deepen this relationship by means of a code-share agreement. This is another first for UIA, as no other Ukrainian air carrier can offer as many destinations to the UK from Kiev”.

Joerg Hennemann, Chief Commercial Officer, bmi, commented:
“This codeshare agreement brings major benefits for bmi customers wanting to fly to the Ukraine, as well as UIA customers connecting to bmi services via Brussels. We are delighted to be working with UIA as we further expand bmi's global connectivity”.