Biman to suspend Dhaka–Manchester flights from Feb 1

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited has announced that it will suspend its regular Dhaka–Manchester–Dhaka flights starting February 1, 2026.

The decision was taken by the airline’s board of directors due to a shortage of aircraft, preparations for upcoming Hajj flight operations, the need for extended maintenance of existing aircraft and efforts to ensure efficient aircraft utilisation across its network, according to a press release.

Biman said passengers who have already booked tickets on the Dhaka–Manchester–Dhaka route will receive assistance in line with the airline’s existing policies.

This includes options such as rescheduling flights, travelling via the Dhaka–London–Dhaka route, obtaining ticket refunds and accessing other related services.

Affected passengers have been advised to contact Biman’s sales offices in Dhaka or London, call the airline’s helpline at 13636 or +88-096109-13636, or reach out to authorised Biman travel agents for further support.

The national flag carrier expressed regret for the temporary inconvenience caused to passengers and stakeholders.

Biman also said passengers would be informed in due course once flights on the Dhaka–Manchester–Dhaka route are resumed.

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