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SriLankan airlines plans to double fleet by 2030

Dhaka, June 9 -- SriLankan Airlines intends to expand its fleet by adding two more aircraft before the end of this year, according to Chairman Sarath Clement Ganegoda in an interview with agency. He ... Read More


Air Karachi set to launch flight operations soon

Dhaka, June 9 -- Air Karachi, a new private airline in Pakistan, is preparing to launch domestic flight operations soon. Headquartered in the country's commercial hub, the airline has secured its Reg... Read More


Helicopter crash-lands near Kedarnath

Dhaka, June 8 -- A helicopter carrying pilgrims to Kedarnath was forced to make an emergency landing on a road in Rudraprayag district on Saturday (June 7). According to official sources, the chopper... Read More


Emirates reintroduces services to Damascus

Dhaka, June 8 -- Emirates is set to reintroduce flights to Damascus from July 16, 2025. Operations were suspended to the Syrian capital in 2012, and the return of services follow a comprehensive evalu... Read More


Music tourism projected to hit $267b by 2030

Dhaka, June 7 -- The global value of music tourism is expected to grow by 18.8pc over the next five years, according to a new report that highlights increasing fan engagement in music travel and risin... Read More


Airlines to launch 50 new routes in June

Dhaka, June 7 -- Virgin Australia, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines are among the carriers expanding their long-haul networks in June by launching new international routes. Virgin Australia will ... Read More


Trump announces travel ban on 12 countries

Dhaka, June 6 -- The Trump administration signed a proclamation on Wednesday, suspending travel to the United States for citizens from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guine... Read More


Malaysia: world's top medical tourism destination

Dhaka, June 3 -- Malasia has been dubbed the world's number one medical tourism destination, according to a ranking published by Nomad Capitalist-a Dubai-based global firm. The ranking highlights sev... Read More


Brazilian carrier Azul files for bankruptcy

Dhaka, June 1 -- The Sao Paulo-based airline Azul filed for bankruptcy protection, initiating the Chapter 11 process at a US court. The Brazilian airline said it would continue operating its flying s... Read More


Shaikha Al Nowais nominated as first female UN Tourism head

Dhaka, June 1 -- The UN Tourism Executive Council met for a milestone session to build on the legacy of the last eight years. Meeting for its 123rd session, the Council assessed progress made around t... Read More