Biman to launch Dhaka-Madina flight on Oct 28

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will begin its regular flight operation to Madina from Dhaka on October 28 this year, reports BSS.

"The Biman has taken the decision as per the government's plan of expanding air routes," said a press release here Monday.

The national flag carrier will operate flights on the Dhaka-Madina-Dhaka route for four days in a week - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday-for the first time.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with a capacity of 271 seats, including 24 business class and 247 economic class, will operate all the flights, the release said.