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British Airways suspends all flights to Abu Dhabi until October

Dhaka, March 18 -- British Airways has suspended all flights to Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport until October 25, citing ongoing airspace instability and uncertainty across the Middle East. T... Read More


Ethiopian-origin chef to create in-flight meals for one of biggest US airlines

Dhaka, March 18 -- Chef Fariyal Abdullahi, an acclaimed culinary talent of Ethiopian ancestry, has been selected to prepare exclusive in-flight meals for international business-class passengers of Uni... Read More


Sri Lanka assures uninterrupted fuel access for tourists

Dhaka, March 18 -- Sri Lankan authorities have organized special arrangements to ensure tourists visiting the country do not face any fuel-related troubles, according to an official notice issued to t... Read More


Etihad to double daily flights to key US destination

Dhaka, March 16 -- Etihad Airways will launch a second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Chicago O'Hare International Airport this summer, starting June 15. The new service will make Chicago the oper... Read More


De Havilland Canada secures new Dash 8-400 retrofit contracts with undisclosed Asia-Pacific airline

Dhaka, March 16 -- De Havilland Canada has secured a new retrofit contract with an undisclosed Asia-Pacific airline as part of its Dash 8-400 retrofit program. The deal covers three aircraft, which w... Read More


Turkish launches daily flights to new West Asian destination

Dhaka, March 15 -- Turkish Airlines completed its inaugural scheduled flight between Istanbul Airport and Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, Armenia, on Wednesday, March 11. The new route ca... Read More


Indian budget carrier cancels 97 Middle East flights amid airspace closures

Dhaka, March 15 -- IndiGo has canceled 97 flights to Middle East destinations as airspace restrictions tightened around Dubai and other Gulf airports. The budget carrier, India's largest by domestic m... Read More


Tourists pay thousands for fishing in pond, washing dishes in Southeast Asian country

Dhaka, March 15 -- A group of American tourists paid about USD 3,000 per person to spend nearly two weeks experiencing simple rural life in Vietnam, participating in everyday activities. According to... Read More


One Eurasian airport overtakes London Heathrow as Europe's busiest hub

Dhaka, March 14 -- Istanbul Airport has surpassed London Heathrow as Europe's busiest hub. The airport handled around 6.9 million passengers in January compared to Heathrow's just over 6.3 million. I... Read More


Boeing's own jet emerges as surprise rival to its brand-new freighter

Dhaka, March 14 -- A converted passenger jet is shaping up as an unexpected competitor to Boeing's next-generation cargo aircraft, the 777-8F, and it is built from Boeing's own airframes. Leasing gia... Read More