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Virgin Atlantic to launch flights to Pakistan in December Virgin Atlantic to launch flights to Pakistan in December

Dhaka: Virgin Atlantic announced to launch flights to Pakistan from London and Manchester in December this year.

The airline will operate three new routes: London Heathrow to Lahore, London Heathrow to Islamabad and Manchester to Isla...

01 September, 2020
Hotel Bengal Blueberry reopens, offers more flexibility on reservations Hotel Bengal Blueberry reopens, offers more flexibility on reservations

Dhaka: Hotel Bengal Blueberry at Gulshan has reopened its doors from September 1 with new measures taken to safeguard guests’ health, safety and well-being at the premise.

The hotel said that to boost confidence among the guests...

01 September, 2020
Emirates, flydubai reactivate codeshare partnership Emirates, flydubai reactivate codeshare partnership

Dhaka: Following the progressive resumption of passenger flights to global destinations, the two Dubai-based airlines Emirates and flydubai have revived their successful and strategic partnership to offer customers increased connectivity, convenience and travel flexibility...

01 September, 2020
Airlines to collect airport development, security fee from fliers effective Aug 16 Airlines to collect airport development, security fee from fliers effective Aug 16

Dhaka: Air travellers using the services of the airports in Bangladesh will now have to pay newly imposed fees aimed at funding airport development and strengthening passenger security, announced the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh last month in a notice.

16 August, 2020
THAI reports USD 900m loss for 2020 first half THAI reports USD 900m loss for 2020 first half

Dhaka: The national carrier of Thailand Thai Airways reported on August 14 a loss of USD 900 million (THB 28 billion) for the first half of 2020 following the coronavirus pandemic which has plunged the airline’s operations as well as the entire global aviation indust...

16 August, 2020
Sarah Resort offers Monsoon Full Board package this August Sarah Resort offers Monsoon Full Board package this August

Dhaka: Sarah Resort at Gazipur is offering Monsoon Full Board package for the month of August to provide guests with utmost entertainment at a reasonable price.

The package offers room accommodation, lunch, dinner and breakfast for tw...

16 August, 2020
SIA offers cabin crew early retirement following cost minimisation efforts SIA offers cabin crew early retirement following cost minimisation efforts

Dhaka: Singapore Airlines is offering its cabin crew the option of early release or retirement, as the carrier seeks to further minimise costs and mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic

The COVID-19 Voluntary Release Scheme is al...

13 September, 2020
Cathay forecasts weak passenger demand but stronger cargo Cathay forecasts weak passenger demand but stronger cargo

Dhaka: Hong Kong based Cathay Pacific does not expect to make a significant recovery in passenger demand for some time due to COVID-19 following the announcement of a record first-half loss, warned the carrier in a statement on August 12.

13 August, 2020
6,000 SIA staff take no-pay leave to help group survive COVID-19 crisis 6,000 SIA staff take no-pay leave to help group survive COVID-19 crisis

Dhaka: Over 6,000 of the 27,000 staff of Singapore Airlines have taken no-pay leave of various lengths to help the group survive the coronavirus crisis which led to a collapse in air travel.

Also, over 1,700 employees, including groun...

12 August, 2020
Emirates Skywards introduces over 1,500 new ways to earn Miles Emirates Skywards introduces over 1,500 new ways to earn Miles

Dubai: Emirates Skywards, the loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, has introduced a thousand new ways to earn Miles while shopping online with popular UK and US brands. Members can now visit skywardsmilesmall.com, choose from more than 1,500 brands and splurge on shoppi...

12 August, 2020