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Virgin interest in bmi tie-up
30 Oct 2008
The takeover of bmi by German carrier Lufthansa has tempted Virgin Atlantic to renew its interest in working with the company.
Chief executive of the company Steve Ridgway said that combining short-haul and long-haul flights with bmi 'would make sense'.
He commented: 'There is now a major opportunity to do that and create a new and even more effective competitor to British Airways.
'I am sure Lufthansa realises the future opportunities and this could be a really good example of the right industry consolidation.
'It would be good for consumers, for UK plc and European aviation's competitiveness.'
He also praised Sir Michael Bishop, the founder of bmi, calling him 'a considerable force in championing the cause of the consumer'.
Lufthansa already had a 30% share of bmi, although it has now upped that figure by 50.1%, and it is thought that the company will bid for the remaining shares soon.
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Chief executive of the company Steve Ridgway said that combining short-haul and long-haul flights with bmi 'would make sense'.
He commented: 'There is now a major opportunity to do that and create a new and even more effective competitor to British Airways.
'I am sure Lufthansa realises the future opportunities and this could be a really good example of the right industry consolidation.
'It would be good for consumers, for UK plc and European aviation's competitiveness.'
He also praised Sir Michael Bishop, the founder of bmi, calling him 'a considerable force in championing the cause of the consumer'.
Lufthansa already had a 30% share of bmi, although it has now upped that figure by 50.1%, and it is thought that the company will bid for the remaining shares soon.
Opodo travel, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
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