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Singapore Airlines restores daily A380 service to Auckland
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (201+ words) Dhaka: Singapore Airlines will return the Airbus A380 to its Auckland'Singapore route this winter, marking a key expansion of its superjumbo operations in the Australasia region. From October 25, the airline will operate a daily A380 service between Singapore Changi and Auckland, replacing…...
Global tourism rises 2pc as demand shifts across destinations
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (247+ words) Dhaka: International tourism continues to show resilience in 2026, with global arrivals rising 2 percent in the first quarter despite ongoing geopolitical and economic pressures, according to the latest UN Tourism report. Around 307 million people travelled internationally between January and March, an…...
Kazakhstan tourism generates KZT 630b in taxes
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (239+ words) Dhaka: Kazakhstan's tourism industry contributed KZT 630 billion in tax revenues last year, reflecting steady growth in one of the country's expanding economic sectors, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry. Foreign visitors spent an estimated USD 2. 9 billion in the country,…...
Emirates temporarily pulls A380s from key routes
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (183+ words) Dhaka: Emirates has suspended Airbus A380 operations on 11 major routes as ongoing regional disruptions and fleet reconfiguration efforts continue to impact its network. The Dubai-based airline currently operates 116 A380s, but dozens are unavailable due to maintenance, cabin upgrades, or operational challenges linked…...
Turkish Airlines plans Istanbul'Sydney route with A350-1000
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (176+ words) Dhaka: Turkish Airlines is planning to launch a nonstop Istanbul'Sydney service using Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, targeting a start around 2027, pending certification and technical approvals. The ultra-long-haul route would cover about 9, 300 miles and take up to 19 hours, making it the airline's longest…...
Turkish Airlines eyes three new US destinations
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (181+ words) Dhaka: Turkish Airlines is planning further expansion in the United States, with Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Orlando emerging as potential new destinations from its Istanbul hub. Speaking at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Turkish…...
More LCCs could follow Spirit as industry profit outlook falls
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (363+ words) Dhaka: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that the collapse of Spirit Airlines could be a sign of broader challenges facing the global low-cost carrier (LCC) sector. At the same time, the organization has slashed its airline industry profit…...
Thailand to enforce proof of funds rules from June 9
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (105+ words) Dhaka: Thailand's Immigration Authority is implementing new proof of funds requirements for foreign travelers, effective June 9. Under the new guidelines, travelers entering on a visa exemption, transit visa, or visa on arrival must carry at least THB 10, 000 per person or…...
Storm damages three Air India jets at Delhi Airport
22+ hour, 44+ min ago (316+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor Dhaka: Three Air India narrowbody aircraft were damaged at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi after a sudden storm swept through the airport on June 7. More from Airlines and Routes Bangladesh, Mauritius move to restore labor recruitment…...
UAE tightens entry rules amid Ebola outbreak concerns
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (148+ words) Dhaka: The United Arab Emirates has imposed entry restrictions on travelers who have recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan amid heightened concerns over the Ebola virus. The restrictions took effect June 6 at 1: 00 pm Dubai…...