Bmibaby launch flights to Manchester, Birmingham

Bmibaby, the low-cost subsidiary of bmi, is set to move its operations to Belfast City airport from Belfast International in order to boost convenience for people travelling to the destination.
The carrier will provide flights from Belfast City to Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and East Midlands airports from 10 January 2011.With a route already operating from the base in Northern Ireland's capital to London Heathrow, the bmi group is set to become one of the largest operators at Belfast City.

Wolfgang Prock Schauer, bmi's chief executive officer, said that the group has a 'long and proud connection' with Northern Ireland and has been serving its capital city for more than 26 years.He added: 'It makes obvious business sense to have the bmi group airlines serving the same Belfast airport.The group's physical presence at the airport is also increased and customers now have an excellent range of bmi group UK destinations available from Belfast City airport the best choice for business and leisure travellers alike.'Julian Carr, managing director of bmibaby, said that travellers can look forward to 'great low fares and frequent flights'.cheap flights, hotels and car hire let the journey begin!