Confused about BMI - what goes???
Apr 23rd, 2008, 08:04 AM
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Confused about BMI - what goes???
Seemed simple to me, but... Went to seatguru.com & checked seat pitch for Premium Economy on all lines. BMI has 49" compared to 38" avg. pitch for others - big difference.
Went to BMI, got price chart for all classes & flights; nice P.E. price. Noticed the flights were listing, "United" instead of BMI. Clicked the heading of the price chart for P.E. & 1st & got "operated by United"?????
United is not listed as having P.E.???? So, what seats would I get - coach on United?
Went to BMI, got price chart for all classes & flights; nice P.E. price. Noticed the flights were listing, "United" instead of BMI. Clicked the heading of the price chart for P.E. & 1st & got "operated by United"?????
United is not listed as having P.E.???? So, what seats would I get - coach on United?
Apr 23rd, 2008, 08:25 AM
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You'd probably get United's "economy plus" seats - a little extra legroom, nothing else.
To get BMI "metal" you'll have to fly from one of their destinations, which may involve a flight on United or some other partner to that BMI gateway. In North America I believe BMI only serve Las Vegas and Chicago with direct service. Could be wrong.
To get BMI "metal" you'll have to fly from one of their destinations, which may involve a flight on United or some other partner to that BMI gateway. In North America I believe BMI only serve Las Vegas and Chicago with direct service. Could be wrong.
Apr 23rd, 2008, 08:31 AM
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I'm not sure I'd assume that you get Economy Plus. I've read stories about people flying on paid business/first tickets across the pond, and then getting on a Ted flight (with no first cabin) and having to sit in regular economy because they are not E+ eligible (UA elite status or paid subscription only). You could call United and ask.
And, I'm not sure I'd pay another carrier for premium economy for a flight operated by United, even if you do sit in E+. E+ is not a premium economy product. It is a regular economy seat and service with 3-5 extra inches of pitch.
And, I'm not sure I'd pay another carrier for premium economy for a flight operated by United, even if you do sit in E+. E+ is not a premium economy product. It is a regular economy seat and service with 3-5 extra inches of pitch.
Apr 23rd, 2008, 10:30 AM
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Thanks for your responses, but I finally figured it out - after about another hour online.
Premium Economy on a BMI plane (not United or other airline) with the wonderful (sounding, anyway) 49" seat pitch is only available while flying from the USA to Manchester, UK & reverse. Other routes are economy or business only & often on other airlines.
Therefore, if I take BMI, I will need a connector flight from Manchester to London & I will book economy since it is only an hour flight.
Only info I haven't found is re: the P.E. foot rest. I'll give them a call. I'm wondering if it is the almost level style recliner type foot rest, or like the domestic 1st class little-above-the-floor bar on back of the seats or one that raises a few inches off of the floor. My feet swell when dangled too long, that's why I'm interested in knowing.
If I end up going 1st class (doubt it), I have a lot of route/airline options. But the lst class cost is $1427 more ($4281 for 3 of us). That's a lot for just a lie-flat seat (never have been able to sleep on a plane), a lounge, & security fast track.
Thanks again.
Premium Economy on a BMI plane (not United or other airline) with the wonderful (sounding, anyway) 49" seat pitch is only available while flying from the USA to Manchester, UK & reverse. Other routes are economy or business only & often on other airlines.
Therefore, if I take BMI, I will need a connector flight from Manchester to London & I will book economy since it is only an hour flight.
Only info I haven't found is re: the P.E. foot rest. I'll give them a call. I'm wondering if it is the almost level style recliner type foot rest, or like the domestic 1st class little-above-the-floor bar on back of the seats or one that raises a few inches off of the floor. My feet swell when dangled too long, that's why I'm interested in knowing.
If I end up going 1st class (doubt it), I have a lot of route/airline options. But the lst class cost is $1427 more ($4281 for 3 of us). That's a lot for just a lie-flat seat (never have been able to sleep on a plane), a lounge, & security fast track.
Thanks again.
Jul 13th, 2008, 04:57 AM
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I live in UK and am using BMI to fly from Manchester UK to Chicago this Sept,
They are a good airline and if you go to www.airliners.net you can find out lots about them from people i.e. trip reports and lots of pictures of cabin views etc.
Have also used them for internal flights and have always been happy with them IMO much better than our other budget airlines of easyjet or ryanair.
They are a good airline and if you go to www.airliners.net you can find out lots about them from people i.e. trip reports and lots of pictures of cabin views etc.
Have also used them for internal flights and have always been happy with them IMO much better than our other budget airlines of easyjet or ryanair.
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BMI on the transatlantic flights is very good in PE, in fact they have just refitted the cabin with their old Business Class seats, but they only have 2 aircraft based in Manchester so there's no back up if things should go wrong. Their domestic flights are now like US flights, no inflight service unless you pay for it, their competitor BA still offers free food and drinks on domestic routes but the actual flight time to London is only 35 minutes, so it probably doesn't matter too much
