Bmibaby
Bmibaby Limited (styled as bmibaby.com) was a British low-cost airline that flew to destinations in the United Kingdom and Europe from its bases at Birmingham and East Midlands airports. It was a subsidiary of British Midland International, itself wholly owned by International Airlines Group (IAG). Bmibaby's head office was at Donington Hall in Castle Donington, North West Leicestershire, England. Bmibaby held a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Type A Operating Licence, and was permitted to carry passengers, cargo and mail on aircraft with 20 or more seats.
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| Founded | 24 January 2002 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 22 June 2002 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 9 September 2012 | ||||||
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| Frequent-flyer program | Diamond Club | ||||||
| Parent company | British Midland International | ||||||
| Headquarters | Donington Hall (HQ) Castle Donington, England | ||||||
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Following the takeover of BMI and its subsidiaries by IAG in April 2012, it was announced on 3 May 2012 that Bmibaby would be shut down in September 2012, with many flights ceasing to operate with effect from 11 June. Bmibaby's final flight, from Málaga to East Midlands, operated on 9 September 2012.