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Indian carriers look east to offset Gulf capacity losses

Dhaka, April 19 -- As Middle Eastern airspace remains restricted, Indian airlines are reshaping their summer schedules toward destinations in East and Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean to offset los... Read More


Major UK travel company collapses, leaves customers without refunds

Dhaka, April 19 -- Regen Central Ltd., a Hertfordshire-based travel agency, entered liquidation on January 13 after losing its Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL). The development subsequently res... Read More


American rejects merger talks with United

Dhaka, April 18 -- American Airlines has rejected the prospect of a merger with United Airlines. The airline said it had not held any such discussions, adding that a potential combination would be har... Read More


Court orders FIR against airline executives over alleged boarding denial

Dhaka, April 18 -- An Indian family of eight has taken legal action against KLM Royal Dutch Airlines after allegedly being denied boarding on a business-class flight to Peru, resulting in a court orde... Read More


German flag carrier shuts down regional subsidiary

Dhaka, April 18 -- Lufthansa has announced the immediate permanent grounding of all 27 operational aircraft of its regional subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine, accelerating the unit's previously planned 20... Read More


Emirates and Wesgro join forces to boost tourism to Western Cape

Dubai, April 18 -- On the sidelines of World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa), Emirates and Wesgro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at stimulating inbound tourism to Cape Town an... Read More


Thai trims frequencies on domestic, international routes in May

Dhaka, April 18 -- Thai Airways International has notified ticket agents of potential schedule reductions in May across its domestic and international network, citing sharply rising fuel costs and sof... Read More


Air India to debut new first class suites for A350-1000

Dhaka, April 18 -- Air India is set to introduce a premium new first class product on its upcoming Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a significant upgrade from what was originally planned for the car... Read More


Dubai's iconic luxury hotel to close for 18-month restoration

Dhaka, April 18 -- Dubai's most iconic hotel, the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, is set to undergo its first major restoration since opening in 1999, according to Jumeirah Group, the owner of the property. T... Read More


Songkran attendance in Bangkok surges 93.4% year-on-year

Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangkok's Songkran celebrations attracted nearly 5 million people this year, marking a 93.4% jump from 2025, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). Cumulative ... Read More