Hi, I’m Tiny. Welcome to the February/March edition of yeahbaby!

It’s that time of the year again when hearts and flowers are in abundance and things start to get mushy, so in honour of February 14 we’ve compiled a list of the top 50 romantic moments around the bmibaby network. Turn to page 41, start planning and rack up some serious Brownie points with your loved one! There’s also a fun anti-Valentine’s guide to TOULOUSE (page 14) – it’s strictly for single girls! – plus the low-down on what to do in CARDIFF during the RUGBY SIX NATIONS (page 21), just to balance out the romance with some rucks and mauls. Movie buffs will love our story about the Tabernas Desert near ALMERIA (page 48) – you’ll be surprised at just how many iconic scenes have been filmed here in the Spanish Hollywood.

We’ve also got the cool guide to PRAGUE (page 31), swing dancing in BARCELONA (page 26), and the exploits of two lucky readers who explored JERSEY in 24 hours (page 17). We’re also excited to announce the launch of yet another new service, to MENORCA. We’ll be flying there from March to October from both from East Midlands and Cardiff, so turn to page 13 to find out more about this charming Balearic island.

If you’re hungry, our Tiny Bites menu card in your seatback pocket contains loads of delicious suggestions, including a tasty All-Day Breakfast, a new all-natural beef chilli con carne and a selection of meal deals. And for a fantastic range of cosmetics, gifts and fragrances – including the vibrant and feminine new fragrance from Yves Saint Laurent, elle – turn to page 77 of this magazine. And finally, be sure to drop us a line at bmibaby.ed@inkpublishing.com if you have any feedback or suggestions for future stories.

Happy travels!

Letter from the MD

Hello, and welcome onboard this bmibaby flight.

I hope that you’re sitting back and relaxing while our team looks after your safety and comfort. 2009 has got off to a great start with the news that we’re about to start two new routes from Manchester from the end of March: twice daily to Amsterdam and three times a week to Toulouse.

Our summer sunshine flights are also now on sale at great prices. The demand for two of our new exciting destinations – Mahon in Menorca and Almeria in Southern Spain – is very strong, so I recommend you book early to enjoy our lowest prices.

If you’re a regular traveller, I’d like to invite you to join the bmi diamond club. It offers fantastic rewards and is completely free to join. Every time you fly you’ll earn destination miles which can be spent with bmibaby, bmi or any Star Alliance carrier – you can choose from more than 850 destinations worldwide. For every £100 you spend on a flight you’ll earn 900 miles – once you’ve earned 9,000 miles you can fly to many destinations in the UK and Europe, including France, Germany and the Netherlands. And once you hit 45,000 miles you can take off to the USA, Canada, Mexico or one of many other exciting, exotic destinations. For more information and to join online, go to www.bmibaby.com and click on the bmibaby benefits link.

I am also delighted to announce our new charity scratchcard partner, Children’s Hospices UK, which gives voice and support to all children’s hospices across the UK. This important partnership will raise vital money for the charity, so buy a scratchcard today and not only could you win an instant prize – like our star prize of £10,000 – but you will also be helping Children’s Hospices UK.

Finally, turn to our shopping section, starting on page 93, for our fantastic gifts and beauty products, which are all available at great prices. And if you’re feeling hungry, we’ve expanded our selection of in-flight meals and snacks, which are detailed in the Tiny Bites menu in your seat back pocket. Bon appétit!

Best wishes,

Crawford Rix