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India introduces 48-hour free cancellation window, stricter refund policies on airline tickets

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has unveiled a set of comprehensive reforms aimed at improving the airline ticket cancellation and refund process. The new regula... Read More


SriLankan signs long-term line maintenance agreement with Batik Air Malaysia

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The engineering division of SriLankan Airlines has signed a new long-term line maintenance agreement with Batik Air Malaysia for all its flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, read a stateme... Read More


Nepal's IT service exports reach estimated USD 1 billion annually; industry seeks policy push

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Nepal's information technology (IT) service exports have climbed to an estimated NPR 145 billion, equivalent to USD 1 billion, annually, according to the Nepal Association for Softwa... Read More


Islamabad Airport becomes Pakistan's first fully cashless airport

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Islamabad International Airport has become Pakistan's first fully cashless airport, marking a significant step toward digital transformation and enhanced passenger convenience. Unde... Read More


Emirates SkyCargo to operate weekly freighter service to Dhaka, expand capacity in India

Dubai, Feb. 26 -- Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of Emirates, is strengthening its South Asia operations with expanded capacity in Bangladesh and India to meet rising regional demand. From April 20... Read More


Thailand to raise international departure charge to THB 1,120 from June 20

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Airports of Thailand (AOT) will increase the international departure passenger service charge (PSC) to THB 1,120, equivalent to USD 36, effective June 20, 2026, across all six of its... Read More


Air Canada introduces 20 new routes for summer 2026, boosting capacity by 15%

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Air Canada announced its largest summer network expansion in recent years on February 20, adding 20 new routes and increasing overall capacity by 15% compared to summer 2025. Bookin... Read More


Two freezing ambulances launched to transport expatriates' bodies from airport to home

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Tuesday, February 24, inaugurated two freezing ambulances to ensure the dignified transportation of de... Read More


ALPA says ALERT Act falls short on cockpit traffic technology mandate

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is pushing back on the US House's newly introduced Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026, saying the bill does n... Read More


Emirates holds Travel Rehearsal programme for children with autism at Indonesia's Denpasar airport

Dubai, Feb. 25 -- Emirates, the world's first Autism Certified Airline, has launched its "Travel Rehearsal" programme in Denpasar, reinforcing its commitment to accessible and inclusive travel. First... Read More