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Nottingham-based bmibaby may not be the most well known LCC in Europe, but it certainly wins the title for the punniest name. We would expect nothing less from the Brits. A spin-off of British carrier BMI, bmibaby was the first LCC to offer a free flight (including paying the taxes).

Compared to our rapturous experience with Air Berlin and SkyEurope, the bmibaby site is a bit more down-market. Searching for fares is solid, in that days surrounding your search are also presented. Taxes and other fees are not displayed initially. Unlike many other LCCs in Europe, selecting seats beforehand is an option, which was something of a surprise. You can also opt to purchase lounge access, which felt slick.

Overall, we were left with the impression that bmibaby wouldn't be a bad choice, but that other experiences, both online and in-flight, would be more pleasant elsewhere.

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