Bangladesh Bank has expanded the rules governing international card payments for airline tickets, allowing eligible Bangladeshi residents to purchase airfares directly from foreign airlines operating in Bangladesh. Under a circular issued on 28 September, residents holding valid visas for overseas travel can use international cards to purchase eligible airline tickets. The revised policy updates instructions […]
Global air cargo demand increased 4.4% year-on-year in August, while available cargo capacity declined slightly, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), grew 5.3% on international routes. At the same time, global available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTK) decreased by 0.1%, although international capacity recorded a marginal […]
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is expected to sign an agreement with Airbus in October to purchase 10 new aircraft, according to Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat. The proposed deal includes four Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft and six A321neo narrowbody jets. If completed, the order will add to Biman’s existing plans to acquire 25 […]
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new Nusuk-linked food voucher system for Umrah pilgrims arriving from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Egypt. Under the reported arrangement, pilgrims will be required to have meal services included as part of their Umrah package, with the catering charge incorporated into the visa/package process. Reports indicate a cost of approximately 20 […]
