Airlines
The 10 best airlines in the world
To help travellers make informed choices, the Skytrax World Airline Awards - also known as the 'Oscars of the aviation industry' - annually rank airlines based on global customer feedback. Which international airlines made it to the top 10 best airlines awards in 2024? Let's take a look.
Resurgent airlines soar towards passenger, revenue records
Airlines will fly almost five billion passengers in 2024 and revenues will near $1 trillion, both record highs, trade body IATA said on Monday as the industry roars back after the pandemic
Airline passengers, profits to hit record highs in 2024
Airlines are expecting to fly nearly five billion passengers in 2024, a new record beating the pre-Covid pandemic high, trade industry association IATA said on Monday
BARK Air: Where Dogs Skip the Crate and Take Flight
A handful of airlines does allow you to fly with your dog next to you, however, BARK Air went beyond that and decided to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience.
Analysis / Airfares peaking as travellers in Europe, Asia seek savings
Airfares in Europe and Asia are starting to plateau or fall in a sign that a prolonged post-COVID travel boom is waning, delivering a setback for airlines struggling with higher costs and limited aircraft availability
Watch / Why many foreign airlines are not selling tickets to local travel agencies
The government is losing revenue as the tickets are being sold abroad
Airlines demand tax exemption on aircraft purchase
The Aviation Operators Association of Bangladesh (AOAB) demanded withdrawal of four types of taxes
Biman’s never-ending turbulence
With such poor conditions of pilots and staff, Biman will not be able to compete with other airlines and will continue to endanger its passengers and the prestige of the country.
Biman failing to tap into its sleek fleet
Despite having a fleet of 21 modern aeroplanes, the largest in its history, Biman has spread its wings to just three new destinations in the last five years.
Air travel to cost even more: Jet fuel price goes up again
Jet fuel price has gone up again – the 14th price hike in 18 months – dealing a severe blow to the already struggling aviation industry.
Budget Saudi airline Flynas gets permission to carry Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims
After 10 long years, Flynas – a budget Saudi Arabian airline – has become the third carrier to get permission to carry Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims from this year onwards.
Jet fuel prices hiked for the 13th time in 17 months
Jet fuel price has shot up again from last week – for the 13th hike in 17 months – causing severe blow to the already struggling Bangladeshi aviation industry.
US warns airliners flying in Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions
US diplomats have warned that commercial airliners flying over the wider Persian Gulf faced a risk of being “misidentified” amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran.
Australia MH370 search 'in right place'
Australian officials say they believe they are searching in the right area for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
MH17 inquiry 'finds plane shot down by Russian-made missile'
International investigators conclude that Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 is shot down by a Russian-made BUK missile fired from rebel-held eastern Ukraine, a Dutch paper says.