Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Sunday announced temporary suspension of its direct flights on the Dhaka-Narita-Dhaka route, effective from July 1.
The national flag carrier has taken the decision due to operational constraints stemming from ongoing Hajj operations, aircraft shortages, and prevailing commercial considerations, according to an airlines press release.
Passengers who have already purchased tickets for flights on or after July 1 will be eligible for a full refund or a ticket reissuance without any deduction.
Biman has requested affected travellers to contact their respective sales offices, ticket counters, or authorised agents to process refunds or rebooking.
The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience and thanked passengers for their understanding during the temporary disruption.
On September 1, 2023, Biman resumed its Dhaka-Narita flight with an aim to make the Bangladesh-Japan direct air connectivity a profitable route.
Biman had suspended its Dhaka-Tokyo route in 2006 as that time it was not commercially viable, and there was a lack of sufficient aircraft, said aviation stakeholders.