Words | Laura Latham Are career concerns on your mind at this time of year? If you’re feeling stuck in a rut or not realising your full potential, an MBA will reignite the powers inside you and give you the edge for getting ahead THE EARLY MONTHS of the year often prompt people to undertake a career re-evaluation – if [...]

Words: Emma Mahony So you’re thinking of owning property in the following bmi destinations? We present a few facts and figures to assess the investment potential Barbados, Caribbean Islands Population: 279,000 With a 15-bedroom, 30- acre estate currently on the market for £17.5 million, Barbados is a small island for large wallets. With only 166 square miles (265 square kilometres) to play with, Barbados has all the prestige [...]

Words: Sophy Grimshaw Snow banquet What more could a skier want than perfect snow when gliding down the slopes of the mountain resort of Tignes, near Lyon? Well, perhaps some champagne to sip while they catch their breath, and maybe a little smoked salmon and Camembert, too. That’s the idea behind Picnics On The Piste. This service provides butlers who deliver [...]

Words: Camilla Chafer Stay ahead of the game with the latest tech devices to hit the market 1. Philips Prestigo (SRU8015) Universal Remote Control Fed up with fussing over multiple remote controls? Then take command with the Philips Prestigo. This single accessory controls 15 home entertainment devices from 1,500 brands. A LCD colour screen, easy button layout, rotary wheel and a favourites button make channel surfing a breeze. Set up [...]

Looking for a perfect Valentine’s gift for someone special? bmi introduces e-vouchers IT’S DIFFICULT buying gifts for the person who has everything, but bmi has the ideal gift for frequent flyers and leisure travellers alike. bmi e-vouchers allow you to purchase and redeem a flight gift online on all bmi routes where an e-ticket is available. Buying e-vouchers online is simple. Visit [...]

Words: Sophy Grimshaw, Anisha Patel 1 Cool as ice Brighten up your winter at Millennium Park Chicago’s new Museum of Modern Ice. Throughout February, Canadian artist Gordon Halloran’s boldly coloured, abstract ice paintings and installations are on display. You can skate around one embedded in the Park’s ice rink; www.museumofmodernice.com 10 Love ride Get loved up ahead of Valentine’s Day with the Brussels [...]

Sit back and relax…You’ve done the hard part Check in online and make more time for you Why not book online and get even cheaper fares at flybmi.com? It’s simple. Our website gives you instant access to the cheapest bmi fares available – for starters, you’ll save £5 on outbound and return flights. Plus booking additional services* couldn’t be [...]

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 [...]

bmi operates six different types of aircraft. To find out which one you’re taking off in today, see the safety card in front of you AIRBUS A330 Number in fleet: Three Normal cruising speed: 535mph (465 knots) Normal operating height: 37,000–41,000ft Passenger capacity: 198 or 218 Engine: Rolls-Royce Trent 700 AIRBUS A321 Number in fleet: Seven Normal cruising speed: 506mph (440 knots) Normal operating height: [...]