All flights of Biman to Riyadh suspended indefinitely

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has suspended all flights to Riyadh indefinitely in the interest of the security of the passengers in the context of the attack on the airport of Saudi Arabia. However the organisation is planning to start the flights to Dammam from next October 21. In this case permission will have to be taken from the Dammam Airport authorities.

This information has been given in a press release of the public relations department of Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Saturday (October 17).

It has been said in the release that a decision will be taken regarding operating flights on this route after receiving the next directive of the Riyadh Airport authorities. The passengers will be informed in this regard.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has informed that the flights to Jeddah and Madinah are continuing as usual. The passengers will be able to travel to Saudi Arabia by using these two international airports for emergency needs.

For the convenience of the passengers aircraft with higher passenger capacity are being used on the Madinah route, which will continue until next October 18. From October 19 Boeing 787 aircraft will be operated on this route as before. Besides, arrangements are being taken to operate additional flights on the Jeddah route considering the demand of the passengers.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has informed that the next updated information regarding the operation of flights and the schedule on these routes will be given in due time. The passengers have been requested to contact the nearest sales centre of Biman Bangladesh Airlines for information related to ticket purchase, booking and travel.