East Midlands Airport handles over 4 million passengers each year and serves more than 90 destinations. The Airport has won many prestigious awards including the ‘World’s Leading Eco Friendly Airport’ and was voted ‘Best Regional Airport’ at the British Travel Awards in 2010. It’s a vibrant economic hub generating around £300 million annually for the regional economy.
The Airport is also the UK’s largest cargo airport for 'pure' cargo (cargo carried on dedicated aircraft) and second only to Heathrow in terms of total cargo carried. In 2010 the Airport handled nearly 307,000 tonnes of flown cargo making it one of the top 15 cargo airports in Europe and in the world’s top 75.
EMA is home to the primary hub operations of DHL, UPS and the UK Royal Mail. It is also a major UK “spoke” for TNT and Icelandair Cargo. Direct scheduled services operate from EMA to the USA (New York, Cincinnati and Philadelphia), the Middle East (Bahrain) and most major cities in Europe. It also handles numerous ad-hoc cargo charter flights carrying anything from Rolls Royce aero engines to spare parts to keep the Toyota car production line running. All aircraft types can be handled, even the mighty six-engined AN225 Mriya, the world’s largest aircraft (considerably bigger than the Airbus A380).
At 2,893m long the runway is the UK’s sixth longest civilian runway and planning permission has been granted to extend to 3,083m. The Airport is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with no major operating restrictions, day or night. EMA is not slot-coordinated so airlines can arrive and depart at times that suit their operation.
A significant proportion of the 7,000+ people employed on the airport site are cargo related. There are over 40 cargo companies with premises on site ranging from offices of internationally known conglomerates to one man local enterprises. The Airport is also an EU approved Border Inspection Post – a facility allowing the importation of certain animal products into the EU from third countries and not widely available at UK airports.
More information can be found at www.eastmidlandsairport.com with detailed information on all aspects of cargo operations and the cargo community at East Midlands Airport available on the dedicated cargo website: www.emacargo.co.uk
bmibaby is only airline to offer flights to the MIPIM conference from East Midlands Airport
Low cost airline bmibaby has launched a special service from East Midlands Airport to Nice specifically for the world famous MIPIM conference. The flights will depart from East Midlands Airport on 6th March 2012 and will arrive back on 9th March 2012. bmibaby is the only airline to offer flights to the MIPIM conference from East Midlands Airport.
Customers travelling on this flight can also enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast at East Midlands Airport, before they travel.
MIPIM runs from 6-9 March 2012 in Cannes and is the world’s premier real estate event, renowned for being a hotbed for international property trade. In 2011 the show attracted over 18,000 participants from across the globe over the four day event.
Julian Carr, managing director, bmibaby, said:
“We are pleased to launch our dedicated service to Nice for the MIPIM conference. The service will allow businesses in the region to travel from their local airport to one of the most important events in the property calendar.
“We are the only airline to offer this service from East Midlands Airport, meaning that getting to MIPIM is now even easier for businesses in the region.”
Brad Miller, managing director, East Midlands Airport said:
"We're absolutely delighted to be working in partnership with bmibaby to provide this dedicated service to the business community for the first time and we're confident that it will be welcomed by the many businesses in the region looking to attend next year’s MIPIM conference."
Flights are available to book now on www.bmibaby.com. ; bmibaby will operate flights to Nice up to 5 times a week throughout the summer season, starting from 31 March 2012.
Book now at www.bmibaby.com
bmi Regional has announced a new service from East Midlands Airport to Frankfurt, the world's 9th largest airport and one of Europe's primary business centres. The new service, starting on 31 October 2011 will offer the region worldwide connectivity to The Americas, Africa, Asia and India. Over the next few weeks in excess of 70 destinations will be available.
bmi Regional will be the only airline to operate flights direct to Frankfurt from East Midlands Airport and onward connections with our parent company Lufthansa via the Frankfurt Airport hub.
The new service to Frankfurt is great for both business and leisure travellers visiting the German city whilst also providing seamless connections to key business centres across Europe and the world.
Flights to Frankfurt will operate three times a day from Monday to Friday and also once on a Sunday, using the Embraer 145 with 49 seats. Fares start from £49 one way including taxes and flights are available to book now at flybmi.com
John Day, Chairman of Leicestershire Chamber, says "This superb new schedule by bmi regional provides businessmen and women based in the East Midlands with an excellent service across the world, helping businesses in Leicestershire to achieve their trading and exporting objectives in future years."
Steven Griffiths, business director, bmi Regional, said:
“Germany has always been a popular destination and by offering direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Frankfurt we can meet the increasing demand from business and leisure travellers. People living in the East Midlands now have the opportunity to travel to a wide range of worldwide destinations from their local airport.
“With the frequent, convenient flight times, business travellers will now be able to complete their business in Frankfurt in a day, whilst leisure travellers can take advantage of the service for many of the attractions Frankfurt has to offer, including the world famous Christmas Market that launches in November.
“bmi Regional offers the speed and comfort of an all-jet fleet and flight times are conveniently designed for business and leisure travellers. We are also committed to offering the best value for money for travellers, with competitive Business and Economy fares.”
Stephen Turner, Commercial Director, East Midlands Airport said:
“This new three times daily Frankfurt service is exactly what businesses in the region have been telling us they urgently need. Not only does it offer direct access to one of Europe’s primary business and financial centres, its status as a global hub airport also provides seamless worldwide connections to The Americas, Africa, Asia and India, all with the convenience of flying from your local airport.”
bmi Regional customers can enjoy complimentary refreshments onboard, a free 20kg hold baggage allowance and 30 minute check-in. Lounge facilities are available to Business fare customers plus Gold and Silver Diamond Club members. Customers can also take advantage of fast track security lane at East Midlands Airport.
bmi Regional prides itself on the punctuality offered to its customers and has been officially recognised as the UK’s most punctual airline for six consecutive years according to official statistics published by the CAA. Data can be found at flightontime.info
Customers can also join Diamond Club, bmi’s loyalty programme designed to reward frequent flyers. Throughout November and December double destinations miles can be earned for all Diamond Club members flying on this route. As bmi is part of the Star Alliance group, miles can also be spent on Star Alliance partners too, plus hotel accommodation, car rental, gifts and much more.
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