I really don't think it would be fare to comment on British Midland's (BD) service when they havn't got any long-haul routes yet!
I know it is not like me to be 'fair' but I have had a glass of cider or two too many so there you are.
My experience of BD on domestic and Euro routes is OK. The fleet could do with modernising, but they try very hard, their Diamond class is good value.
I think the fairest thing I could say is that I wish them well.
MF