BMI flights suspension will do nothing to promote Scottish economy

BMI has announced the ‘suspension’ of daily flights between Glasgow and Heathrow airports from the end of March 2011 citing forthcoming rises in domestic passenger charges at the London airport.

This announcement means that the only flights for the route will be provided by British Airways however BMI do hope to be able to look at the route again in the future.

Jackson Carlaw MSP, Shadow Minister for Transport, said:

“This news from BMI is a huge disappointment.

“Scottish Conservatives believe that BAA at Heathrow should have reconsidered the timing of their new landing charges. This would have given BMI time to increase the onwards transit percentage of their passengers travelling through London from Glasgow. Also, BMI should have allowed more time for an equitable solution to be negotiated.

“In the event, Scottish business and domestic passengers are now faced with a reduced service to and from Glasgow which will do nothing to promote the Scottish economy.”