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Air India's Maharaja Club loyalty program earns top honour at Freddie Awards, 2025

Dhaka, May 4 -- Air India's frequent flyer program, Maharaja Club, has been named the 'Up and Coming Program of the Year' for the Asia, Middle East, and Africa region at the 2025 Freddie Awards - a pr... Read More


Flying high, falling short: most, least profitable airlines in 2024

Dhaka, May 4 -- In 2024, the airline industry saw a mixed financial landscape. While some carriers thrived with strong international demand and effective network strategies, others faced challenges du... Read More


China's largest airlines see deeper losses in Q1 amid competition, tariffs

Dhaka, May 4 -- China's top three airlines have reported deeper losses in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, reflecting ongoing competition, weak consumer demand, and the negativ... Read More


SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi adds new submersible experience

Dhaka, May 4 -- SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has launched its latest attraction, the SeaSub - a groundbreaking submersible experience offering guests an immersive journey through the region's large... Read More


Air Kerala secures IATA code

Dhaka, May 3 -- Indian airline startup Air Kerala has moved a step closer to taking flight, announcing on Friday (May 2) that it has been assigned its official code by the International Air Transport ... Read More


Airlines exit Kuwait airport amid growing stagnation

Dhaka, May 3 -- While airports across the Gulf continue to post record-breaking gains in passenger and cargo traffic, Kuwait International Airport is experiencing a period of stagnation. The slowdown... Read More


Climbing Everest to get tougher under Nepal's new regulations

Dhaka, May 3 -- Nepal is set to tighten regulations for Mount Everest climbers with a new law requiring climbers to first summit a 7,000-meter peak within the country. Aimed at reducing overcrowding, ... Read More


Oman air announces 1,000 job reductions amid major restructuring

Dhaka, May 3 -- Oman Air (WY) has laid off nearly a quarter of its workforce as part of a broader effort to restructure the airline and enhance financial sustainability. The Muscat-based carrier, whi... Read More


Asia Pacific airlines maintain growth in March amid industry challenges

Dhaka, May 3 -- International passenger traffic across Asia Pacific airlines continued to grow in March 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).... Read More


Bangladesh will take center stage at the 'Passport to the World' cultural fest in Jeddah, from May 7-10

Jeddah, April 30 -- "Your Passport to the World" has been launched in Jeddah today, 30 April, offering a month-long celebration of culture, cuisine and performance from the Bangladesh, India, Philippi... Read More