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Emirates to launch services to Helsinki from October

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Emirates airline will launch a daily, year-round service between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, marking the only direct air link between Finland and the UAE. The service wi... Read More


Southwest Airlines to end open seating with new assigned seating policy from January 27

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Southwest Airlines is replacing its long-standing open seating with the new assigned seating policy from January 27. The change is expected to bring more order to boarding and reduce... Read More


UAE announces AED 5 million fund for social media creators

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The United Arab Emirates has announced an AED 5 million fund to support social media creators who produce family- and social-focused content. The announcement came during the 1 Billi... Read More


Abu Dhabi, Dubai ranked safest cities for solo travel in 2026

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been ranked the safest cities for solo travel in the world, according to a recently published global study from Travelbag, a UK-based long-haul travel specia... Read More


Qatar Airways becomes first Starlink-equipped 787 operator in the world

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Qatar Airways has become the first global airline to incorporate Starlink connectivity into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and to deploy it on commercial flights. A release from the airl... Read More


Dutch traveler dies following collapse on Cathay flight to Hong Kong

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- A 53-year-old Dutch man died after collapsing on a Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam to Hong Kong on Sunday, January 11. Cathay Pacific said the passenger suddenly lost conscious... Read More


Ami Probashi launches IVR service for migrant visa verification

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Ami Probashi, a digital platform serving Bangladeshi migrants, has launched a new Interactive Voice Response (IVR) service to help verify the authenticity of migrant visas before dep... Read More


Small plane crash lands in Odisha's Rourkela; injures six occupants

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- At least six people suffered minor injuries when a small aircraft of a private airline in which they were flying made a crash landing near Rourkela on Saturday, January 10, Odisha's ... Read More


Pakistan to install modern scanners at major airports

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) will install state-of-the-art scanning machines at major airports in Pakistan. The move is aimed at strengthening aviation security and i... Read More


Dubai to host three-day-long "World of Coffee Dubai 2026" from January 18

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- Dubai will host World of Coffee Dubai 2026, a global coffee expo, at Dubai World Trade Center from January 18 to 20. DXB LIVE, in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association, i... Read More