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European air travel grows 3pc in July

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- According to the latest air traffic data from ACI Europe, passenger traffic at over 470 European airports increased by 3.1pc in July 2025 compared to the same month last year. Desp... Read More


flynas to launch new direct flights to Damascus

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Saudi Arabia's budget airline Flynas has announced it will start direct flights between Dammam and Damascus next month. The move marks the carrier's expansion into Syria, aligning ... Read More


Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Misrata

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Turkiye's flag carrier Turkish Airlines' scheduled flights to Misrata, Libya's third largest city, resumed Tuesday (Sep 9) after a 10-year hiatus. The flights, which were suspended... Read More


Spain hits record 11m tourists in a month

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Despite growing anti-tourism sentiment and mounting environmental concerns, Spain recorded its highest-ever monthly influx of international visitors this summer. In July alone, the... Read More


US to add $250 visa fee in October

Dhaka, Sept. 9 -- A recently introduced $250 "visa integrity fee" for travelers heading to the United States is raising concerns within the international travel sector, already under pressure from dec... Read More


Qatar airways announces flights to Red Sea

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- Qatar Airways has confirmed the launch of a new route to the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, with service set to begin on October 21, 2025. The airline will operate three weekly flights to t... Read More


IHG expands Garner brand to Southeast Asia

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of its Garner brand in Southeast Asia, with Garner Hotel Pattaya Central set to open later this year on Thailand's east coast. This mark... Read More


US to double ESTA fee for Europeans

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- Nationals from 41 countries - including all EU member states - are required to apply for the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) when visiting the US for up to 90 days.... Read More


Ryanair criticizes EU over air traffic control disruptions

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- On 3 September 2025, budget carrier Ryanair issued a statement holding the European Commission and national governments responsible for widespread flight delays affecting millions of... Read More


Dubai introduces biometric 'Red Carpet' for travelers

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Dubai international airport, the world's busiest hub for international passengers, has unveiled the first-ever AI-powered 'Red Carpet' corridor - a groundbreaking system that lets tr... Read More