Travel essentials The latest news and events plus the hottest hotels, restaurants and activities for bmi destinations including Almaty, Brussels, Chicago, Damascus, Glasgow, Moscow, Tbilisi and more Correspondents Let our insider guides take you on a contemporary trip around Tehran plus discovering Tbilisi for first-time visitors Rising star A man for all seasons Kenneth Branagh is switching his attention [...]

AS A CHILD in Tehran, my favourite season was winter, with its heavy snowfalls and clear, sunny days. The first day of snow was especially magical: waking up in the morning to find that the world had turned white overnight, I would rush to listen to the radio announcements to discover which schools were closed [...]

Interview: Emma Juhasz JAMES FORBAT, 21, OF THE ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET REVEALS HOW HE MADE THE LEAP FROM DANCING IN HIS LIVING ROOM TO THE STAGE OF THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, LONDON Who inspired you to dance? My auntie performed with a professional dance company until she was 24, but it was my mum who sent me to dance classes when I was three – [...]

Luxuriate in the lap of the gods Words: Emma Juhasz When the Kempinski group’s latest offering in Jordan – right on the Dead Sea (half an hour from Amman) – launched last year, it was bound to have a dramatic Babylonian theme, given that it was named after the goddess Ishtar. Despite the splendour of the [...]

Words | Virginia Blackburn Comics are loved by millions of people and many of them are highly prized for their classic characters, brilliant art work and gripping story lines – so if you haven’t done so already, start collecting now… NOSTALGIA MAY NOT be what it once was, but it has certainly fuelled some interesting areas of collecting. [...]

Earn miles every time you fly with diamond club Whatever your reason for flying, it’s easy to earn rewards with diamond club because it’s the UK’s most generous frequent flyer scheme. As a member, you earn miles on every bmi flight, so you can soon spend the miles you’ve earned on relaxation time for yourself. [...]

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How to complete UK entry forms: The UK immigration card must be completed by all non-EEA Nationals arriving in the UK (including Northern Ireland), except those in transit and continuing their journey to another country. Как заполнять формы для прибытия в Соединенное Королевство: 1 Immigration cards will be handed out by cabin crew. Please ensure that you complete [...]

Enjoy a happier,healthy flight …OR HOW NECK ROLLS AND CHEWING GUM CAN HELP YOU ARRIVE FEELING REFRESHED AND RARING TO GO Before you fly >> DRESS COMFORTABLY Loose-fitting clothes are more comfortable in the air. If you’re travelling on business and need to dress smartly, at least take your jacket off, loosen your tie and undo a top button once you’re on-board. >> [...]

How to navigate one of the world’s busiest airports WHETHER YOU’RE ENDING YOUR AIR JOURNEY OR CONNECTING TO ANOTHER FLIGHT, HERE’S THE LOWDOWN ON LANDING AT HEATHROW 1 Touchdown to downtown Want to speed through the airport and on to your final destination? Simply pick your starting point and follow the signs… 2 Choose your transport Bus Just follow signs in the airport for [...]

Now’s the time to join diamond club WHETHER YOU’RE TRAVELLING FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE, YOU CAN ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF DIAMOND CLUB, THE UK’S MOST GENEROUS FREQUENT FLYERS’ PROGRAMME Members of bmi’s reward scheme, diamond club, can now enjoy complimentary food and drink onboard when travelling on our shorthaul routes to and from [...]

Enjoy our tasty range of snacks, drinks and gifts AVAILABLE ON UK AND EUROPEAN FLIGHTS TO AND FROM LONDON HEATHROW All blue plus, silver and gold diamond club members will now receive complimentary food and drink onboard. Simply present your membership card to a member of the cabin crew when placing an order. For details of the [...]