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India's air safety, passengers at risk: says report

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- India's flight safety systems and passengers are at serious risk, a parliamentary report has warned, citing critical staff shortages at the national air safety regulator. The review... Read More


Iraqi airliner lands safely after mid-air scare

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- An Iraqi airliner was forced to make an emergency landing in Baghdad after a technical malfunction, sparking panic among passengers, a video circulating on social media showed. The ... Read More


Qantas fined $58m for Covid layoffs

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Qantas Airways QAN.AX, Australia's largest airline, has been fined A$90 million ($58.64 million) for illegally sacking 1,800 ground staff and replacing them with contractors during t... Read More


Over 5.7k flights cancelled in India till June

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- As many as 5,706 flights were cancelled due to regulatory and geopolitical issues this year till June 30, accounting for around 1 per cent of the total departures during the same per... Read More


Dubai plans new luxury island near Burj Al Arab

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Dubai is raising the bar for luxury once again with the announcement of a stunning new island development just off the city's iconic Jumeirah coastline. Introducing Naia Island Duba... Read More


Saudia announces 50pc discount on all international flights

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Saudi Arabia's national airline, Saudia, has unveiled a special promotion offering up to 50% off on international flights, covering round-trip and transit journeys. The discount is ... Read More


Air India flight aborts take-off in Kochi

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- A Delhi-bound Air India flight was forced to abort take-off at Kochi airport on Sunday (August 17) night after the cockpit crew detected a technical issue. Several passengers, includ... Read More


Thai summer draws young Europeans

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Thailand is stepping up efforts to draw young European travelers with a new summer campaign, Thai'd Up This Summer, part of the country's wider Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Spo... Read More


Hilton debuts in St. Thomas

Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- Hilton has opened its first property in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the debut of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room hotel located across from Havensight Mall and overlooking L... Read More


Europe's new travel rules for 2025

Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- As visitor numbers rise, Europe's most popular destinations are tightening their grip on tourist behaviour. From noisy late-night parties to careless attitudes toward local traditio... Read More