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welcome on board

(spokesbaby for
bmibaby)Hi, I’m Tiny. It’s summer, so it’s time for some fun in the sun! This issue is packed with fantastic ideas for your holiday. If you’re keen for a real adventure, our feature on extreme activities in SPAIN. They’ll get your heart rate up! We also take you on a road trip near KNOCK – Top Gear called it one of the best 80 drives in the world! Turn to our surfing in FARO – it shows you’re never too late to learn how to hang ten, whatever your age! Party lovers should head to WARSAW for nightime escapades in the Polish capital, while those in search of a truly relaxing getaway will be inspired by our BIRMINGHAM narrowboating feature. That’s just a taste of what’s inside this issue of yeahbaby– if you’ve got any comments or would like to see a particular story in a future edition, be sure to email bmibaby.ed@ink-publishing.com.

If you’re feeling peckish, check out our Tiny Bites menu card in your seatback pocket – there’s a great range of food and drinks available on your flight today. Our shopping pages feature some fantastic fragrances, such as Daisy by Marc Jacobs and Stella by Stella McCartney, and glamorous cosmetics like Clinique Full Potential Lips and L’Oréal’s Glam bronze – perfect for enhancing that summer glow. We’ve also got a great new coin purse and handy mirror from Radley – great for gifts or just to treat yourself – and if you fancy a challenge, be sure to try our fun brainteaser game. To save money on phone calls while you’re away, pick up one of our SIM4travel cards – guaranteed to make phoning home cheaper!

Happy travels – see you next time!

letter from the MD

Welcome to the latest edition of yeahbaby.
bmibaby is enjoying a great summer, carrying passengers to some of Europe’s sunniest and best-loved destinations. Although most of you will be flying out today for that all-important summer holiday, our full winter flights programme is also now on sale. Choose from 21 great European destinations, including new flights to Barcelona, Krakow, Milan Bergamo and Warsaw. Keen skiers can also take advantage of an increased number of flights to Geneva, the gateway to the French and Swiss Alps. Fares start from just £18.99 one-way* – book early at www.bmibaby.com to secure the lowest fares.

We’ve also increased frequencies on key domestic routes, offering up to eight flights a week from Cardiff to Glasgow and twice-daily flights to Belfast during the week, and up to nine flights a week from Manchester to Cork. This summer, you can also fly direct to Madrid and Lisbon from Manchester. bmibaby is the only airline to fly to these cities from Manchester airport, and they’re proving to be extremely popular destinations. The current economic conditions are not dampening people’s desire to travel – at least, not with bmibaby! Our combination of low fares and exciting destinations continues to drive demand, and passenger numbers on these new routes are testament to this.

Lisbon and Madrid are just two of our fantastic city break destinations. Other cities waiting to be explored include Paris, Prague, Belfast and Cork – we have a total of 29 destinations so there’s something for every taste and whether you travel in summer or winter, they each offer unique and unforgettable experiences. Fares start at just £18.99 one-way*. There’s even more exciting news to come in the months ahead – if you want to be one of the first to hear about our special promotions, register with www.bmibaby.com to receive our exclusive emails. bmibaby is delighted to be the UK’s most punctual low-cost airline. In total, 84.5% of our flights left within 15 minutes of their scheduled time during the period January to March 2008. On-time performance is critical to our customers and it is due to the commitment of the bmibaby team that we have been able to achieve such high rate of punctuality. We will continue to deliver a high quality service to our customers, and offer great benefits such as allocated seating for everyone, thus saving the chaotic scramble for seats. Customers travelling with bmibaby can also join bmi diamond club, the UK’s most generous frequent flier programme.

Thank you for flying with bmibaby today – we wish you a delightful onward journey and hope to welcome you on board again soon.