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bmibaby launches summer 2009 programme - stage one

New route for Cardiff International Airport to Lisbon

Airline continues to grow despite current economic conditions

More routes to be announced soon

bmibaby will today launch stage one of its summer 2009 flight programme, with an exciting new route from Cardiff International Airport to Lisbon. The low fares airline will launch flights to the Portuguese capital from 29th March 2009 and flights will operate on Thursday and Sunday. The new route is currently unserved from the airport and will offer leisure and business travellers the chance to access a great new city from their doorstep. Five other popular European routes will also go on sale today from Cardiff to Malaga, Alicante, Faro, Murcia and Palma. Stage two of summer 2009 will be on sale in the next few weeks. The new route brings the total number of destinations currently served by bmibaby from Cardiff to 14.

Crawford Rix, managing director, bmibaby, said:

“Despite the challenging market conditions, bmibaby continues to go from strength to strength and we're proud to introduce another new route from Cardiff International Airport today to Lisbon. The Portuguese capital is an amazing city and an undiscovered gem. Customers can book to travel to Lisbon from their local airport from the 29th March 2009.

"We decided to launch our summer 2009 flying schedule earlier than usual this year to not only give people something to look forward too, but also to meet consumer demand. Customers have been contacting us asking when they can book next year's flights, this shows that the appetite for travel is still very much alive and kicking in Wales!

"I strongly believe that the combination of bmibaby's low fares and great service is fuelling the demand for our flights and as result we will continue to offer new destinations from Cardiff. We not only provide benefits such as allocated seating for everyone, thus saving the chaotic scramble for seats, but customers can also join bmi diamond club, the UK's most generous frequent flier programme.

"We will shortly be launching stage two of our summer 2009 flying programme and advise people to visit www.bmibaby.com to book early to secure a great deal. bmibaby is here to stay and we have long term growth plans from Cardiff International Airport.”

Patrick Duffy, managing director, Cardiff International Airport, said:

“The announcement of Lisbon as a new Destination from bmibaby shows their dedication and demonstrates the successful partnership with Cardiff International Airport and our mutual commitment to serving the Welsh market.

We're especially pleased to see continued growth from bmibaby at Cardiff in the face of the challenges for the industry this year. Lisbon is a new Destination for us and we're excited to see how the Welsh market will respond.

The launch of bmibaby's summer schedule show the demand for services from Cardiff is strong, and we look forward to further growth from bmibaby in 2009.”

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