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Singapore Airlines flight from Melbourne cancelled after pilot failed alcohol testA Airlines (SIA) flight from Melbourne to Wellington was cancelled on September15, following one of its pilots failed an alcohol test. \Australia's Civil Aviation Safety...Flights resume as typhoon moves on after battering Hong KongAirlines staffs and ticketing agents are struggling to reschedule 2,000 flights either cancelled or delayed after Typhoon Mangkhut slammed through one of the world’s busiest...Two more Boeing 737-800 to join US-Bangla fleetTwo more Boeing 737-800 will join the US-Bangla Airlines to its fleet in November.In a press release, it said that the airline will add fourth...Nearly 1,000 flights cancelled, 13,000 delayed as Florence wreaks havoc with travelMore than 1,300 flights were cancelled on September 13-14 in advance of Hurricane Florence's arrival in the Carolinas, and operations at airports along the coast...Emirates’ President named Aviation and Transport Business Leader of the YearSir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline has been named “Aviation and Transport Business Leader of the Year” at the Gulf Business Awards 2018, held...Singapore Airlines flight from Mumbai delayed for bomb threatPassengers on a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight were stranded at airport for more than 8 hours after a bomb threat on Sep 7 night, according...Qatar Airways offers great fares to exciting destinationsQatar Airways is inspiring passengers to ignite their sense of adventure, or take time out to reconnect with family and friends by planning their next...US-Bangla Airlines increasing flights to Sylhet, Jashore, SaidpurUS-Bangla Airlines, one of the leading airlines of the country, will be increasing flights on -Saidpur and -Jashore routes from September 10 to meet the...Seven injured in knife attack in downtown ParisAt least seven people have been injured in after a man attacked people with a knife and an iron bar, local media reports.Initially, the attacker...Thai Lion Air will commence flights to Dhaka from Oct 1Thai Lion Air (SL) will commence daily flight on Bangkok--Bangkok route from October 1. The airline will be operating flights in the afternoon and during...SriLankan launches‘Ready to Fly!’ initiativeSriLankan Airlines has announced the launch of its new “Ready to Fly!” programme to enhance its world-renowned customer service by providing increased punctuality levels of...Kuwait suspends Wataniya’s licenceKuwaiti airline Wataniya has had its licence suspended following a series of flight cancellations that left passengers stranded, a senior government official confirmed on September...Emirates Announces Special Fares across its Global NetworkEmirates Airline has come up with special fares across its global network to inspire the travelers to visit their favourite cities and explore new destinations.To...Biman inducts Dreamliner 787-8 to its fleetPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina commissioned the country's first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, “Akash Beena”, at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in on September 5.The name Akash Beena,...Typhoon Jebi forces cancellation of 600 domestic, international flights in JapanMore than 600 domestic flights and international flights have been cancelled as the country bace for ‘strongest storm in quarter century’ which is expected to...Europe to scrap Daylight saving timeDaylight saving time across Europe will soon put an end changing clocks hours backward and forward. European overwhelmingly expressed frustration and confusion over change of...PM to inaugurate maiden flight of Akashbeena Sept 5Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the maiden flight of the country’s first Dreamliner 787-8 Akashbeena at Hazrat Shahjalah International Airport in the city on...Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah Gold Medal awarded to eminent lawyer Rafiqul HaqueDhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) recognised Barrister Rafiqul Haque, an eminent lawyer, and social worker for his contribution to the society and nation at a ceremony...UAE denies report of Houthi drone attack on Dubai airportThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) denied reports on August 27 that the Iranian-aligned Houthis in Yemen had attacked Dubai airport with a drone, and said...Emirates introduces new range of toys on boardEmirates Airline has introduced new toys from the Emirates Fly with Me collection and Lonely Planet Kids activity kit bags for children travelling in all...Emirates revamps offering in premium ClassesEmirates has refreshed its premium offering with new luxury products in First and Business Class for a more comfortable travel experience. The new products stem...British Airways, Air France and KLM to end flights to IranTwo of Europe’s biggest carriers, Air France-KLM Group and British Airways, said they’ll suspend services to Iran, citing the reduced commercial viability of the route...Air India captain blames on security, not delay for HilsaThe captain of the Air India flight that was held up for an hour at Dhaka airport on August 8 has conceded that he did...Finnair captain was arrested at Helsinki airport for being 1.5 drunk on alcohol testFinnair confirmed that a pilot who reported for work intoxicated on August 15 at Helsinki Airport was one of its employees.The pilot had a blood...Biman to increase flights to LondonBiman is set to increase flights to London by the end of this year after taking delivery of its second Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in November,...Xiamen Air passenger jet skids off runway in Manila in torential rainManila, Philippines : A passenger plane operated by China’s Xiamen Air veered off a rain-soaked runway after landing at Manila’s main airport in the Philippines’...Bomb threats ground passenger planes in Argentina, Chile, Peru and GreeceNine flights were grounded in South America after bomb threats that have baffled investigators, while in Greece fighter jets were sent scrambling following threats on...Qantas breaks records on Perth-London flightMascot, NSW : Qantas has once again set a new speed record for the Perth to London QF9 Boeing 787-9 non-stop flight, slashing almost an...Jahangir Hossain, new CEO of Bangladesh Tourism BoardDhaka : Md Jahangir Hossain, Additional Secretary of Bangladesh Government joined as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) on August 5.Hossain...NOVOAIR spread wings to Barishal from 1st SeptDhaka : NOVOAIR, a leading private airline of the country will begin Barishal flights from September 1.NOVOAIR has scheduled its flight to Barisal four days...Rishi Kapoor calls British Airways ‘racist’Celebrated Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has called British Airways “racist” after an Indian passenger and his family were allegedly asked to de-board a flight in...Cash strapped Air India delays salaries for 5th monthThis is the fifth consecutive month that the Indian national carrier has failed to pay salaries to its employees on time. Generally, the airline disburses...‘Meizan Palm Olein Shera Rondhonshilpi 2018’ launched Last date of registration September 20, 2018Dhaka : Country’s premier culinary talent hunt competition and popular TV Reality Show ‘Meizan Palm Olein Shera Rondhonshilpi 2018’ has been launched, inviting entries from...Emirates to fly to Toronto five times a weekEmirates will introduce two additional flights to Toronto, home to thousands of Non Resident Bangladeshis. The new services will complement its existing schedule and providing...Saudi Arabia suspends Toronto flights in row with CanadaSaudi Arabia's state airline has suspended its direct flights to Toronto after Canada called for the release of detained activists for civil society and women's...SalamAir to connect Dhaka-Muscat from August 28SalamAir, Oman’s first budget airlines announced to operate flights to from Muscat from August 28, connecting two capitals of Bangladesh and Oman.The airline will operate...This app will tell you how safe you are during your travelsA travel-organizing app has launched a new feature that will tell its users when they need to be extra vigilant about pickpockets and walking alone...Air India returns to Milan after takeoff as passenger attempted to enter cockpitA Delhi-bound Air India flight from Milan had to return to the airport in Italy almost an hour after take-off after an Indian passenger tried...Italian Food Festival at Long Beach Suites DhakaLong Beach Suites will organise “Sagra Italian, an Italian Food Festival from August 5 to 11, at the exclusive boutique hotel from 6:30pm onwards at...Biman to add 3 Bombardier Dash aircrafts to its fleetBiman Bangladesh Airlines is going to add three new Dash-8 aircrafts of Q400NG model to its fleet by mid June, 2020. An agreement was signed between...SalamAir to launch flights to Dhaka soonTo increase connectivity with Bangladesh, the Oman's first budget airline SalamAir has drawn plans to launch non-stop flights to Dhaka.According to updated statistics issued by...US-Bangla to operate extra flights ahead of Eid-ul-AzhaDhaka : US-Bangla Airlines, one of the leading private airlines in Bangladesh, will operate additional flights in the domestic routes to meet the local demands...Emirates wins World’s Best Inflight Entertainment award at Skytrax for 14 consecutive yearsEmirates has won World’s Best Inflight Entertainment award for the 14th year in a row at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018, held last...Sri Lanka tops in civil aviation safety in South AsiaColombo : Sri Lanka has been placed on the top in civil aviation safety by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).Sri Lanka has shown 88.57...US-Bangla Airlines celebrates 4yrs of operationDacca : US-Bangla Airlines celebrates four years of service since 2014. A leading private airline in Bangladesh started its operation, with its maiden flight from...Dhaka-bound Saudi flight diverted to India due to medical emergencyAhmedabad, India : A Saudi Airlines flight from Riyadh to Dhaka had to make an emergency landing due to a medical reason in on July...Biman’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Farnborough showsThe first of four Boeing 787s for Biman Bangladesh Airlines will be taking part in the flying display at the prestigious Farnborough Air Show, England...Brief fire incident at Shahjalal Airport from short circuitDhaka : A fire has erupted at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's departure terminal in , filling the area with smoke and leading the authorities to...Dhaka Regency summer celebration packagesDhaka Regency Hotel and Resort, a new generation upscale hotel conveniently located in the Bangladesh capital, has arranged two new convenient room packages for its...Mango festival at Peninsula ChittagongChattogram : To celebrate the taste and flavour of the summer season, The Peninsula Chittagong is back with a culinary rejuvenation bringing the taste in...