UK airline bmi has said that it is intending to introduce a new daily non-stop service between Heathrow Airport and Tel Aviv next year.

The airline said that it is now able to apply to offer the service due to successful negotiations between the governments of the UK and Israel.

If the carrier is successful with its application, passengers will be able to fly from London to Tel Aviv with bmi from next spring, adding to the current service operated by British Airways.

"The opportunity to be part of the growing business links and ties between the UK and Israel is extremely exciting, and we shall look forward to playing our part in widening the competitive air links between the two countries and the economic growth that this has historically achieved," commented bmi chief executive Nigel Turner.

Last week, the airline announced the expansion of its mid and long-haul schedules with the addition of a number of new destinations.

It has also recently announced that it is to launch a new flight between Birmingham Airport and Madrid through its bmibaby service.

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