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EU top court upholds USD 916 million cargo cartel fines against Air France-KLM, BA, others

Dhaka, March 5 -- The Court of Justice of the European Union rejected appeals by Air France-KLM, British Airways, and other carriers against cartel fines totaling EUR 776 million, equivalent to USD 91... Read More


Pakistan-Afghanistan airspace turns into global aviation hotspot amid Middle Eastern tensions

Dhaka, March 5 -- Pakistan and Afghanistan's airspace has emerged as one of the world's busiest aviation corridors amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to flight tracking data. Airl... Read More


India's tourist arrivals fall 9pc as Bangladeshis' visits down

Dhaka, March 3 -- Foreign tourist arrivals (FTA) in India fell more than 9 percent in 2025 to 90.2 lakh, official data showed, driven largely by a sharp decline in visitors from neighboring Bangladesh... Read More


Security expert warns against traveling with black, navy, or gray suitcases

Dhaka, March 2 -- Travelers planning a vacation break should reconsider packing their belongings in black, navy, or gray suitcases, as security experts warn these popular colors may increase the risk ... Read More


IndiGo secures Japanese equity financing for aircraft in first for Indian carrier

Dhaka, March 2 -- India's largest airline, IndiGo, has secured Japanese equity financing for two Airbus A320 family aircraft, marking a first-of-its-kind transaction for an Indian carrier. The financ... Read More


Middle East tensions trigger mass flight diversions to Karachi Airport

Dhaka, March 1 -- Escalating tensions in the Middle East on Saturday, February 28, disrupted regional air travel and prompted widespread flight suspensions, cancellations, and precautionary diversions... Read More


Chief executive takes aisle duty on Southwest flight

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Images circulating online show a man walking down the aisle of a Southwest Airlines flight collecting trash from passengers, drawing widespread attention on social media. There was ... Read More


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


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