UK-based carrier British Midland International expects to offer strong competition to Saudi Arabian Airlines on the Jeddah-London route when it starts flights on 19 May, according to Arab News. bmi stepped in after British Airways withdrew from the route in 2005. It will offer a promotional fare of $426, with standard economy class fares costing around $506. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted April 25, 2006
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