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Venezuela bans six airlines amid US tensions

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Venezuela has banned six major international airlines from landing in the country after they failed to meet a 48-hour deadline to resume flights to the capital, Caracas. The carrier... Read More


Airbus issues warning for holiday travel

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Europe's Airbus said on Friday (Nov 28) it is ordering an immediate software update for a large number of its best-selling A320 family jets, a move that industry sources said would a... Read More


Belgium to raise air passenger tax from 2027

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Belgium will increase its air passenger tax over the next five years, with fees rising to €10 per departing passenger in 2027 and €11 in 2029, the government said. Short... Read More


Riyadh to host major hospitality conference to boost tourism

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- Saudi Arabia's Future Hospitality Summit (FHS), a leading hospitality investment event, will return to Riyadh for its 9th edition, taking place from 20 to 22 April 2026 at the Mandar... Read More


Power bank catches fire on Scoot flight

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- A routine flight from Hong Kong to Singapore was briefly disrupted when a passenger's power bank overheated and caught fire, creating alarm among passengers and raising fresh concern... Read More


UK to introduce digital travel permit requirement for 85 nationalities

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- Visitors from 85 countries that currently enjoy visa-free entry to the United Kingdom - including the United States, Canada and France - will be required to obtain an Electronic Trav... Read More


Volcanic ash disrupts flights in West Asia

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Airlines in West Asia and India have cancelled and redirected flights after a volcanic eruption in Ethiopia sent ash clouds into high-altitude air routes on Monday (Nov 24), authorit... Read More


Air Astana announces MoU for up to 50 A320neos

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Air Astana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire up to 50 Airbus A320neo family aircraft in a deal that will constitute its largest fleet order to date. The agre... Read More


Overtourism alerts: 8 places to avoid in 2026

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The international travel guide site Fodor's Travel has released the No List 2026, which includes 8 tourist destinations to be avoided for the time being. This list is not a call for... Read More


Gulf Air increases flights to Bahrain

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Gulf Air has increased its weekly flights between Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and Bahrain in response to growing demand. The announcement, made on Sunday (Nov 23) by Th... Read More