Bishop reassures Jersey over Heathrow link
04.10.08
The chairman of airline bmi has said he would like to see an increase in the number of flights between Jersey and Heathrow, the BBC reports. Sir Michael Bishop was on the island to meet airport and tourism officials. He confirmed the airline's commitment to Jersey and told BBC News it was a valuable part of the bmi network.
bmi began a twice-daily service on the route in March last year after being awarded an undisclosed subsidy and five-year contract by the States. However, concerns were raised when bmi announced its morning commuter flight was being suspended from its winter schedule.
Sir Michael told the BBC that the Heathrow link had proved popular, although it had not yet reached its optimum capacity. He warned that for the link to continue in the future, people must carry on using it. bmi and the States will meet to review the contract in March next year.
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