Biman Bangladesh Is Eying Services To Los Angeles
Shawdesh desk:
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines plans to expand its fleet and routes, including possible service to Los Angeles.
- The airline aspires to become one of the best airlines in Asia over the next seven years.
- Biman also plans to extend its reach to other international destinations.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the flag carrier of Bangladesh, is planning to expand its fleet and routes, including possible service to Los Angeles. It comes as the airline has already reintroduced service to Tokyo and acquired several widebody aircraft.
The move is an effort to grow tourism in its home nation, as international travel demand has soared this year. The airline reportedly aspires to become one of the best airlines in Asia in 2030.
Unlocking the potential
According to New Age Business Magazine, Biman’s CEO, Shafiul Azim, on Sunday unveiled that the carrier is actively working to expand its reach and explore new destinations, stating that “as the airline grows, so too will tourism in the country.” Azim also mentioned that “Bangladesh holds immense tourism potential, and the aviation sector can play a pivotal role in unlocking this potential.”
LA and Bangladesh
Following the reintroduction of service to Tokyo, Azim confirmed the carrier’s other route expansion plans, according to New Age Business Magazine.
“Biman now has ambitious plans to extend its reach, including routes to Bali in Indonesia. Additionally, Biman aspires to connect Sydney and Narita to the west coast of the United States, specifically targeting Los Angeles, as well as Montreal in Canada.”
While the Bangladesh community in Los Angeles is not massive compared to the city’s population, there is a significant presence. In 2011, Little Bangladesh was officially designated by the City of Los Angeles, according to Courthouse News Source. Over 6,000 Bangladeshi immigrant families reportedly live in Little Bangladesh, although some sources estimate that as many as 20,000 currently reside in the neighborhood. Bangladeshi people began settling in the Southern California city in the 1960s.
Regardless of the frequency of flights from Bangladesh to Los Angeles, it is likely that Biman would see success on the route, given that there may already be pressing demand for nonstop flights. The airline also plans to begin service to New York next year, filing an application to the US Department of Transportation for weekly flights on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. With the upcoming plans, Azim mentioned that the carrier hopes to make travel convenient for tourism within Bangladesh.
“Every year, a significant number of tourists from Japan, Korea, and China visit our neighbouring countries, India and Nepal, where many religiously significant places are located,” the CEO explained to New Age Business Magazine. “We aim to make it convenient for these tourists to explore Bangladesh as well.”
On September 14th, Biman will reportedly resume regular service to Guangzhou, China.
Fleet expansion
According to Azim, the airline has a fleet of 21 aircraft, comprised of Boeing jets and De Havilland Dash 8 regional planes. Under the leadership of the current prime minister, Biman acquired 777s, 787-8s, and -9s and has plans to expand its fleet even further.
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