Saudia named Cargo Airline of the Year 2026, among popular airline brands
Dhaka: Saudia received
the Gold trophy as Cargo Airline of the Year 2026 at the 11th ShareTrip–Monitor
Airline of the Year Awards held at Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport on November 8. The
airline was also recognized as one of the 10 Popular Airline Brands in
Bangladesh category.
Abeeda Rahman, General
Manager – Commercial, First Forwarding Ltd. (GSA of Saudia Cargo, Bangladesh),
received the awards at the gala award ceremony from Nasser Rahman MP, chairman
of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Land, and Dr. Nurun Nahar
Chowdhury, secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, and Kazi
Wahidul Alam, Editor, The Bangladesh Monitor.
Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, operates passenger and cargo services through its hubs in Jeddah and Riyadh. Its cargo operations support the movement of goods across domestic and international markets, connecting Saudi Arabia with destinations in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and other regions. Air freight plays an important role in transporting time-sensitive shipments and goods requiring specialized handling.
The award recognized the
contribution of the carrier to international freight connectivity. Cargo
airlines and divisions support global trade by moving products ranging from
consumer goods to industrial shipments. Their operations are particularly
important for businesses that depend on speed, reliable handling and access to
overseas markets.
On the other hand, the Popular
Airline Brands in Bangladesh category’s selection brings together airlines with
different business models, home markets and international networks. Some are
major global carriers, like Saudia, operating extensive long-haul services,
while others have a strong presence in regional travel or serve specific
passenger markets important to Bangladesh.
Saudia connects passengers
with destinations in Europe, the Middle East and beyond through its hubs in
Jeddah and Riyadh. The award highlights the visibility of the brands, including
Saudia, among Bangladesh's air travelers and the range of choices available to
passengers.
Airline brand recognition can be shaped by route availability, travel experience, marketing, customer familiarity and the needs of different passenger groups. The recipients, including Saudia, represent a broad cross-section of carriers serving Bangladesh's aviation market.
