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Airbus, Air India launch new training center

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Air India and Airbus have opened an advanced pilot training centre in Gurugram, Haryana, marking a major step in strengthening India's aviation training infrastructure as the country'... Read More


Korean air plans to merge mileage plan with Asiana

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Korean Air unveiled a revised mileage integration plan as part of its merger with Asiana Airlines, setting out conversion rates and a 10-year grace period that it said underline its c... Read More


Emirates and flydubai join 'Dubai Cashless strategy' initiative

, Oct. 4 -- Emirates and flydubai have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Dubai Finance (DOF) to advance digital payment initiatives and promote 'Dubai Cashless Strategy' among internat... Read More


Cathay signs landmark deal with Lufthansa

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Cathay Group has handed Lufthansa Technik its largest-ever maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) contract, covering the Hong Kong airline's fleets of Boeing 747s and 777s. Beginning... Read More


Global air travel to hit 9.8b in 2025

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Global air passenger traffic is projected to hit 9.8 billion in 2025, driven by strong international demand, Airports Council International (ACI) World said in its latest World Airpor... Read More


WTTC forecasts 91m new tourism jobs by 2035

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) projects the global tourism sector will generate 91 million new jobs over the next decade, even as labour shortages loom large. A new report... Read More


Emirates Skywards turns 25!

, Sept. 30 -- Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is celebrating its Silver Jubilee by giving back to its members with 25 days of prestigious prizes from 25 September - ... Read More


Amsterdamers file legal claim over city tourism

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Amsterdam residents have filed a legal complaint against the city council, accusing it of failing to manage the impacts of overtourism. The group, part of a citizens' initiative ca... Read More


China emerges as a major shopping destination

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- China is rapidly emerging as a global shopping destination, with international tourists driving a sharp rise in tax refund activity. Outbound tax refund claims surged nearly 250pc ... Read More


Turkey's tourism breaks records despite global challenges

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Turkey's tourism sector continues its strong rebound, reaching new milestones despite global economic uncertainties and seasonal fluctuations. The country welcomed 56.7 million for... Read More