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PAL appoints ex-Malaysia Airlines chief as independent director
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (220+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor Dhaka: Philippine Airlines (PAL) has appointed veteran business leader Edgar Chua and former Malaysia Aviation Group chief Datuk Captain Izham Ismail as independent directors on its board. More from Airlines and Routes Six injured as Eurowings A320 hits…...
10 airlines where passengers will not find alcohol on board
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (204+ words) Dhaka: While alcohol is commonly served on many international flights, several airlines around the world operate with a strict or near-complete absence of alcoholic beverages onboard, reflecting cultural, religious, and regulatory influences. In many cases, these carriers instead focus on…...
Riyadh Air launching flights to Dhaka from August 1
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (155+ words) Dhaka: Saudi Arabia's new national carrier Riyadh Air is set to launch daily direct Dhaka-Riyadh flights on August 1. "The airline is now in the final stage of preparations to launch daily flights to Dhaka from August 1,' said an official of…...
HB Aviation and Tourism Institute to train retired Navy officers
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (189+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor Dhaka: A Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) was signed on May 16 between Nou Kallyan Foundation (NKF) and HB Aviation and Tourism Institute at the HB Aviation Dhaka Campus in Mirpur, aiming to create skill development, employment, and business…...
Emirates cabin crew numbers cross 20, 000
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (258+ words) Dubai: Emirates' cabin crew team recently crossed a milestone and is now 20, 000-people strong, as the airline continues to recruit cabin crew globally to meet its planned growth trajectory, said a release. Since 2022, the airline has been hosting recruitment events…...
State minister marks international cabin crew day mid-flight
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (278+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor Dhaka: Civil Aviation and Tourism State Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat marked International Cabin Crew Day on May 31 aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Singapore to Dhaka, paying tribute to the flight attendants on duty during the journey....
Kuwait Airways adds 11 new destinations for summer 2026; offering 15% discount on economy-class fare
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (224+ words) Dhaka: Kuwait Airways has added 11 new destinations across Europe, Africa, and'the Middle East in its summer 2026 schedule, said the airline on Thursday, January 22. The move is aimed at expanding its network and meeting rising seasonal demand. The newly added destinations…...
Air cargo demand rises 4% in April amid Middle East disruption: IATA
4+ day, 39+ min ago (328+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor Dhaka: Global air cargo demand grew 4. 0% year-on-year in April, driven by strong Asia-linked trade flows, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in a data release. However, severe disruptions at major Gulf hubs due to the ongoing…...
IAG confirms order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (261+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced that its shareholders approved an agreement with Boeing to order a total of 50 737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options. US ambassador visits Eid cattle market, extends greetings ahead of Eid al-Adha Bangladesh-Morocco B2 B platform…...
HKIA Terminal 2 opens; 15 airlines to relocate by mid-June
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (277+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor Dhaka: Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has opened its rebuilt Terminal 2 (T2), with departure operations commencing on May 27, and 15 airlines set to transfer check-in services to the new building in phases through mid-June. More from Airports and Infrastructure…...