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Cathay Pacific honours its top agents in BD

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific honoured its top agents in Bangladesh through a ceremony at The Westin Dhaka on February 10. Anand Yedery, Regional Head of Customer Travel an... Read More


BCAS tells Indian carriers to deliver baggage within 30 minutes of landing

New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed airlines in India to ensure faster baggage delivery at airports, citing concerns about exceeding permissible waiting tim... Read More


Travelport BD, SIA jointly hold training session for agents

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Travel technology provider Travelport Bangladesh, in collaboration with Singapore Airlines, organised a training session demonstrating the booking process for SQ NDC via Travelport G... Read More


Air Asia to start Kula Lumpur service

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 19 -- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is set to introduce an additional direct flight to Kuala Lumpur. The flight which will be operated by Air Asia Berhad will start... Read More


Dubai airport received 87m passengers in 2023

Dubai, Feb. 19 -- The Dubai International Airport oversaw 87 million passengers through 2023, recording a year-on-year growth of a substantial 32 per cent. The numbers also point to a significant upt... Read More


Incorporate tourism education in secondary level curriculum: MoCAT Minister

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Initiatives will be underway to incorporate tourism education in the country's secondary level curriculum in an effort to create skilled manpower in the aviation and tourism sector, ... Read More


Indian govt directs airlines to stop luggage delay immediately

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Several leading Indian airlines have been directed by the country's Civil Aviation Ministry to begin sending out passengers' bags within 10 minutes of the plane's engine shutting dow... Read More


Jonaki by Nasreen Zamir opens first flagship store in Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Popular lifestyle brand for fragrances and beauty products-Jonaki by Nasreen Zamir-opened its first flagship store in Dhaka. EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley and Ambassad... Read More


Airfreight rates double in 2024 as exporters switch from sea

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Airfreight rates in Bangladesh almost doubled in January 2024 compared to December 2023, owing to a significant rise in volumes as well as a capacity crunch. Reports cited industry i... Read More


US-Bangla, KlasJet pair up for operations in Middle East, Asia

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Country's biggest private carrier US-Bangla Airlines has entered a three-month long agreement with KlasJet, a reputed exclusive private and corporate jet charter company of Avia Solu... Read More