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Etihad A380s returning to pre-pandemic frequencies on key international routes

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Etihad Airways is expanding its Airbus A380 operations in 2026, matching pre-pandemic levels to cater to the growing demand for high-end leisure and business travel. The aircraft wil... Read More


Ground staff arrested for harassing Korean woman during unauthorized frisking; legal action underway

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- An airline ground-handling staff member was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru after a South Korean passenger accused him of sexual harassment during an unauth... Read More


Toronto man accused of posing as pilot to take hundreds of free flights

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- A Toronto resident is facing wire fraud charges in the United States after authorities alleged he impersonated airline crew members to obtain hundreds of free flights over several ye... Read More


Cathay passenger traffic jumps 27% in 2025 amid capacity expansion

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways and its low-cost subsidiary HK Express carried more than 36 million passengers in 2025, marking a strong 27% year-on-year increase, driven by a... Read More


Ethiopian Airlines orders nine B787 Dreamliners

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Ethiopia's flag carrier Ethiopian Airlines placed an order for nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, amid growing demand for long-haul travel, both companies announced on January 20. ... Read More


Turkish exports to Italy hit record USD 12.4 billion in 2025

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Turkish exports to Italy reached an all-time high record of USD 12.4 billion in 2025, said a local media report published on Tuesday, January 20. The growth has been driven by Europe... Read More


Discussions ongoing for direct Ethiopian flights to Colombo; Sri Lankan ambassador confirms

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Outgoing Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Ethiopia, Theshantha Kumarasiri said discussions are ongoing with Ethiopian Airlines to begin direct flights between Addis Ababa and Colombo. An ... Read More


Saudia unveils new "Saudi, Welcome to Arabia" special livery to boost Saudi Arabian tourism

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Saudi Arabian carrier Saudia, in partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority, unveiled a new promotional livery on one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to attract international visit... Read More


Air Canada flight returns to gate after man found trapped in cargo hold

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- An Air Canada Rouge flight from Toronto to Moncton returned to its gate after passengers heard screaming and banging coming from the aircraft's cargo hold. The incident took place la... Read More


Ryanair, Elon Musk trade insults over Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi costs

Dhaka, Jan. 20 -- Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary and SpaceX founder Elon Musk have engaged in a public war of words after the Irish low-cost carrier rejected installing Starlink's Wi-Fi connectivity acro... Read More