Airline
BMED/British Mediterranean Airways (KJ)
BMED (British Mediterranean Airways) was a premier UK-based airline that operated as a successful British Airways franchise from London Heathrow. It specialized in full-service flights to niche destinations across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia before being integrated into BMI in 2007.
Why travelers choose BMED/British Mediterranean Airways
- •Operated as a British Airways franchise from 1997 to 2007
- •Based at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- •Specialized in niche Middle Eastern, African, and Central Asian routes
- •Flew a modern fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft
- •Integrated into BMI (British Midland International) in 2007
Fare families
Economy
Standard economy class offering value and comfort with full-service amenities.
- •1 checked bag (up to 23kg)
- •Complimentary meals and beverages
- •Standard seat selection
- •Frequent flyer miles earning
Economy Flexible
Economy travel with added flexibility for date changes and cancellations.
- •1 checked bag (up to 23kg)
- •No change fees
- •Refundable ticket options
- •Complimentary meals and beverages
- •Standard seat selection
Business Class
Premium business class experience with lounge access and enhanced comfort.
- •2 checked bags (up to 32kg each)
- •Priority check-in and boarding
- •Airport lounge access
- •Premium dining and beverages
- •Spacious premium seating
Key policies
Baggage allowance
As a legacy full-service carrier, BMED offered complimentary checked baggage, typically including 1 piece up to 23kg for Economy and 2 pieces up to 32kg for Business Class passengers, alongside standard cabin baggage.
Change policy
Change policies aligned with British Airways franchise rules, offering flexible ticket options with waived fees for premium fare classes and standard change fees for discounted economy tickets.
Check-in
Passengers utilized dedicated British Airways counters at London Heathrow and international destinations, with airport check-in typically closing 45 to 60 minutes before departure.
Colombo (CMB) network
BMED/British Mediterranean Airways operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight KJ 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight KJ 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight KJ 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight KJ 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight KJ 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight KJ 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat