Biman Bangladesh Airlines resumes Saudi Arabia flights following security disruptions

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced the resumption of its services to Saudi Arabia after conditions improved. The Daily Star reported that the national flag carrier decided to operate a flight to Riyadh early on October 26, scheduled to leave Dhaka at 1:25am Bangladesh time. The airline also resumed daily flights to Dammam departing Dhaka at 8:00am using Boeing 777 aircraft, with these daily departures set until October 26. [1]

The announcements follow flight suspensions across Bangladeshi media. The Daily Star, Dhaka Tribune, New Age BD, The Business Standard, and Daily Observer all reported that Biman suspended operations to Saudi Arabia due to security concerns. New Age BD and The Business Standard both noted that suspensions were initially slated to run until October 25 for Dammam and October 31 for Riyadh. [1][2][3][4][5]

Recent attacks on Saudi Arabian airports disrupted operations throughout the region. The Daily Star reported that restrictions at Saudi airports affected 134 flights involving Bangladesh and impacted 20,254 passengers. As FTMQ Travel reported earlier, fresh missile and drone strikes had targeted King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, causing casualties and flight diversions. [1][10]

Biman Bangladesh Airlines operates its primary hub at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The carrier relies heavily on Middle Eastern routes, which form an important part of its network transporting non-resident Bangladeshi workers and travelers to Saudi Arabia. [6]

According to The Daily Star, Biman will decide on operating additional flights to Riyadh after reviewing the overall situation in Saudi Arabia. [1]