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Iran reopens airspace after five-hour-long closure

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Iran has reopened its airspace after a closure of nearly five hours, imposed amid concerns over possible military action, which disrupted flights in the region, media reports said. ... Read More


900 km fried rice story: Chinese father quits job over daughter's "taste of home" craving

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- A father in China quit his job and traveled 900 km north to open a food stall near his daughter's university, following her complaints that food at the canteen lacked "taste of home.... Read More


Boeing outpaces Airbus in jet orders as deliveries reach seven-year peak

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Boeing beat rival Airbus for new jet orders and recorded a seven-year high in jet deliveries in 2025, as the company shows signs of a gradual turnaround following years of safety cri... Read More


Pakistan, UAE agree to sign 'pre-immigration clearance' agreement

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan agreed to sign a formal agreement on "pre-immigration clearance" for Pakistani travelers visiting the Arabian country on Tuesday, January ... Read More


Southwest Airlines to end open seating with new assigned seating policy from January 27

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Southwest Airlines is replacing its long-standing open seating with the new assigned seating policy from January 27. The change is expected to bring more order to boarding and reduce... Read More


UAE announces AED 5 million fund for social media creators

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The United Arab Emirates has announced an AED 5 million fund to support social media creators who produce family- and social-focused content. The announcement came during the 1 Billi... Read More


Abu Dhabi, Dubai ranked safest cities for solo travel in 2026

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been ranked the safest cities for solo travel in the world, according to a recently published global study from Travelbag, a UK-based long-haul travel specia... Read More


Dutch traveler dies following collapse on Cathay flight to Hong Kong

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- A 53-year-old Dutch man died after collapsing on a Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam to Hong Kong on Sunday, January 11. Cathay Pacific said the passenger suddenly lost conscious... Read More


Small plane crash lands in Odisha's Rourkela; injures six occupants

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- At least six people suffered minor injuries when a small aircraft of a private airline in which they were flying made a crash landing near Rourkela on Saturday, January 10, Odisha's ... Read More


Pakistan to install modern scanners at major airports

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) will install state-of-the-art scanning machines at major airports in Pakistan. The move is aimed at strengthening aviation security and i... Read More