OREANDA-NEWS. November 16, 2011. bmi, British Midland International, Heathrow’s second largest airline, has today announced a brand new route from Bishkek to Baku in Azerbaijan.
 
Those wishing to visit the Azeri capital can fly to Baku from the 30th October 2011, with fares starting from EUR 237 return including taxes. Flights go on sale today and are available to book at www.flybmi.com.
 
Flights to Baku will operate three times per week from Manas International Airport on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
 
Venera Adigamova, Country Sales Manager for bmi, British Midland International  in Kyrgyzstan, said: "Airline bmi, British Midland International offers a unique opportunity to visit the capital of Azerbaijan- Baku. I think this news will be interesting for many people in Kyrgyzstan, both for members of the business sector and for the ordinary citizens who will be able to visit relatives and friends not only in Azerbaijan but also of nearby countries in the Caucasus region. I would like also to point out that today, we are the only international airline in the market of Kyrgyzstan that offers direct flights from Bishkek to Baku".
 
The new route also means that those wishing to travel from Bishkek to London Heathrow will now travel via Baku instead of Almaty.
 
bmi operates flights from Bishkek to London Heathrow via Baku three times a week, and offers a range of additional services to their frequent and business flyers. Business Class customers can take advantage of bmi’s international lounge, the Great British Lounge. The flagship lounge in London Heathrow Terminal One is open to bmi Business Class, bmi Gold and Silver Diamond club members and Star Alliance Gold card holders. Conceived with customer comfort in mind, the lounge provides a stylish environment in which you can work, relax, dine, and refresh. Certain Business Class fares also enjoy the option of a complimentary Chauffeur Drive service to and from the airport.