BMI reduces capital links

Star Alliance carrier BMI has revealed that it will reduce its services on the LHR to Dublin route from a current daily service to a 4x weekly - commencing March 28th.

BMI currently operates A319 aircraft on the route and faces significant competition on the route:

• Aer Lingus operates 88 weekly frequencies between DUB and LHR.

• Between London Gatwick and Dublin Aer Lingus offers 25 weekly flights, and Ryanair 35.

• Ryanair operates 49 weekly flights from Stansted to Dublin.

• Ryanair also operates 21 weekly services between London Luton and Dublin.