Frequently Asked Questions

bmi launches a new long haul product on Airbus A330-200 series aircraft featuring lie-flat beds in business class and business class seats in the premium economy cabin

the business:

  • new lie-flat beds finished in contemporary chocolate brown and beige leather that electronically recline to a fully flat position with a competitive 78-80” pitch (2-2-2 configuration)
  • 42 lie-flat beds from Heathrow to Riyadh and Jeddah
  • 18 lie-flat beds from Chicago, Las Vegas and the Caribbean to Manchester
  • priority check-in, boarding and fast track security
  • lounge access offering complimentary drinks, snacks & business facilities
  • a full and varied selection of modern international cuisine prepared by a fully qualified on-board chef
  • 15 inch individual seat-back screens - choice of up to 20 video channels, 16 audio channels and over 30 Nintendo & PC games
  • telephones, laptop power and data ports at each seat
  • complimentary comfort kit
  • premium economy:

  • a new genuine business class seat
  • 50 degree recline and a generous 49 inch seat pitch, (11 inches more than offered by competitors)
  • 30 premium economy seats from Chicago, Las Vegas and the Caribbean to Manchester (2-2-2 configuration)
  • a separate cabin with dedicated crew, superb food and complimentary soft and alcoholic drinks
  • new upgraded headsets with noise cancellation feature, telephones, laptop power and data-ports at each seat
  • 6 inch armrest mounted video screen with the same wide selection of entertainment as 'the business'
  • complimentary comfort kit (on overnight flight) & a selection of newspapers and magazines
  • economy:

  • seats with 32 inches of legroom and adjustable footrest, headrest and lumbar support (2-4-2 configuration)
  • 156 seats from Heathrow to Riyadh and Jeddah
  • 170 seats from Chicago, Las Vegas and the Caribbean to Manchester
  • 9 inch individual seat-back screens with the same wide selection of entertainment as 'the business'
  • complimentary bar service on flights to Riyadh and Jeddah, on flights to Manchester, wines, spirits and beer are available to purchase
  • a choice of fine international cuisine
  • complimentary comfort kit (on overnight flight) & newspaper
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