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Thursday, 26 June 2008
A group of foreign diplomats, their spouses, representatives of international
organizations and members of the media who flew to Bangkok on a Familiarization
visit jointly organized by the Thai Embassy of Dhaka and Best Air, seen at ZIA
International Airport on the eve of their departure on June 26 2008
Sunday, 25 May 2008
Best Air Chairman M. Haider Uzzaman (4th from right), H.E., the Thai Ambassador
in Bangladesh Mr. Chalermpol Thanchitt (to the left of Chairman) and H.E., the
Ambassador of Bangladesh in Thailand Mr. Mustafa Kamal (to the right of
Chairman) are seen in the in the inaugural
ceremony soon after the Best Air flight 5Q-666 touched ground at Bangkok Subarnavumi
International Airport, Thailand.
Carrying 71 passengers Best Air spread its wings in to international scheduled
passengers operations.With this flight, it has entered into a new era in the
aviation market in Bangladesh by committing on-time departure with premium
passenger services.
“BEST AIR GOES INTERNATIONAL”
Sunday, 25 May 2008
From left Air Commodore Sakeb Iqbal Khan Majlis, Chairman Civil
Aviation Authority, Mr. Saed Mohammad Zobaer, Secretary, Ministry of Civil
Aviation & Tourism, M. Haider Uzzaman, Chairman, Best Air and H. E. (Mrs)
Zenaida Tacorda Rabago, Ambassador of the Philippines.
Best Air spreads its wing
Best Air, the third Bangladeshi airlines, on Sunday launched
flight on the international route. The 118-seater Boeing-737 aircraft of Best
Air carrying 71 passengers spread its wing in the sky from Zia International
Airport and landed at the Bangkok Subarnavumi International Airport of Thiland,
in the afternoon. The Best Air will operate flights on the Dhaka-Bangkok route
on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Mr. Syed Mohammad Zobaer, Civil
Aviation and Tourism Secretary, inaugurated the international flight of private
airlines at the Zia International Airport. Mr. Wichai Chingchama, Charge de
Affaires of Royal Thai embassy, Mr. V Krishnamoorthy, High Commissioner of
Sri Lanka, Mr. Dta Tshering Dorji, Ambassador of Bhutan, Mr. Nguyen Van That,
Ambassador of Vietnam, Mrs. Zenaida Tacorda Rabago, Ambassador of the
Philippines, and Mr. Hassan Farazandeh, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of
Iran, attended the inaugural function. Addressing the inaugural function,
Chairman Best Air, M Haider Uzzaman said that Best Air operation of flights
between Dhaka and Bangkok would make traveling easier for the passengers. ‘Best
Air targets to carry 60-70 per cent passengers on this route initially and the
percentage of travelers will gradually increase.’ he further added. He also said
that in aiming to facilitate the tourism growth and to attract foreign tourists
to Bangladesh, Best Air is offering a special packages “Destination Bangladesh”.
Agent Meet
Mr. Farhad Hossain, Director Marketing and Sales, Best
Aviation Ltd. Addressing a Travel Agent Conference at hotel
Sarina in the city on May 20 to announce the airline’s
international flights to Bangkok from May 25.
BEST AIR LAUNCHING INTERNATIONAL SERVICES FROM 25 May 2008
M. Haider Uzzaman, Chairman, Best Aviation
Ltd. Addressing a press conference at hotel Sarina in the city
on May 15 to announce the airline’s international flights to
Bangkok from May 25
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Best Air launches SMS alert for passengers |
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Aiming
to provide better, efficient services and making state of the
art technology available for the valued passengers, Best Air
launched Short Message Service for the first time in Bangladesh.
Henceforth, the Best Air will send ‘Boarding SMS Alert’ to its
passengers two and half hours ahead of their flights. Besides,
anyone would also be able to get information about various
services of Best Air through SMS from mobile phones.
Best Air will provide real time flight status, domestic and
international schedules, routes and fares through SMS,. Head
of Marketing and Sales of Best Air Mr. Farhad Hossain
unveiled the new services at a press conference at a city
hotel on Tuesday, March 05 2008.
He said, ‘We are committed to provide better
services to our passengers and starting the SMS service is a
small step. We will offer lot more attractive services to ensure
the best. |
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daily flight schedule by sending an SMS in the following manner: |
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He further added that within
May, Best Air would start its Dhaka-Bangkok flights, while those
on Dhaka-Kunming, Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur, Dhaka-Chennai-Colombo,
Dhaka-Kolkata and Chittagong-Dubai routes would commence soon.
‘More aircraft are expected to join our fleet to help us provide
a smooth world class service to our valued passengers,’ he said. |
1. To know the real time flight status of Best Air
type
Best<space>Flight Number<space>DDMM & send to 2777
2. To know the Best Air Flight Schedule type
Best<space>dsch & send to 2777 (for Domestic Schedule)
Best<space>isch & send to 2777 (for International Schedule)
3. To know the Route of Best Air type
Best<space>route & send to 2777
4. To know the fare of Best Air type
Best<space>Fare<space>From<space>To (First 4 character of
city) & send to 2777 |
BEST AIR flight service takes off!!!!! |
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14 January 2008 marked Best Air’s
inaugural passenger flight from ZIA International Airport
Dhaka to Shah Amanat International Airport Chittagong.
The passenger flight launch was inaugurated by Mr. M. Haider
Uzzaman the Chairman of Best Air, His Excelency Mr. Abdul
Latif Ali Al Mawash Ambassedor of Kuwait and His Excellency
Mr. Chatermpol Thanchitt Ambassador of Thailand.
Other dignitaries, members of the Best Air team, patrons,
journalists and passengers received special gifts from the
chairman as a token of appreciation for showing support to
the Airline.
The airline will operate four daily flights on the Dhaka
Chittagong route, two flights from Dhaka to Chittagong and
two flights back from Chittagong. With valet service,
individual customer care program, escort service, meal
choice and unique online ticket reservation Best Air is set
to become the predominant airline in Bangladesh.
Chairman Best Air Mr. M. Haider Uzzaman, Director Best Air
Mrs. Ismat Jahan, His Excelency Mr. Abdul Latif Ali Al
Mawash Ambassedor of Kuwait, His Excellency Mr. Chatermpol
Thanchitt Ambassador of Thailand, other dignitaries and
members of Best Air at the inauguration of passenger flight
service at Zia International Airport.
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14 January 2008
Best Air check-in counter at ZIA
International Airport a buzz with customer service activity
before the inaugural flight. |
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14 January 2008
Best Air ground and cabin crew welcoming
passengers from escort vehicles to the inaugural flight |
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BEST AIR LAUNCHING
SERVICES FROM 14 JANUARY 2008
Best Air announces its passenger services to begin 14
January 2008 through a pre-launch press conference at
the Shonargaon Dhaka on 29 December 2007. The press
conference was headed by Best Air Chairman – Mr. M.
Haider Uzzaman, along with Head of Customer Service,
Head of Engineering, Head of Operations and Head of
Sales & Marketing.
Best Air shall be the first Bangladeshi Airliner to
operate a fleet of Boeing 737 aircrafts for its
passenger services. This make and model of aircraft is
one of the most popular choices in the international
aviation industry because of a unique mix of capacity,
fuel efficiency environment friendliness and travel
distance. The Best Air passenger fleet aircraft is
equipped to fly up to 118 passengers a flight in
absolute safety and comfort with lavish seating
arrangements.
Best Air shall begin its services in the domestic
sector with twice daily flights to Chittagong and plans
to expand to other domestic regions within a short time.
Best Air also plans to fly the international sectors
soon, among the international cities it shall cover;
Kolkata, Channai, Bangkok and Kunming.
Best Air valets at airports shall greet every passenger
and assist them through check-in, transport and boarding
to aircraft.
Best Air’s team of trained and qualified world class
cabin crew are well groomed, elegant and enthusiastic to
offer services through the flight. Another first for any
Bangladeshi Airliner, Best Air will offer choices of
meals as opposed to a standard set of meal. Best Air
having its own team of trained ground staff shall ensure
faster baggage services. Timely flight departure and
arrival are of utmost importance to Best Air.
Best Air is
represented by a multi –ethnic and versatile team of
professionals from around the word who ensure highest
standard of safety and comfort for each flight. Best Air
will continue with customer focused services to create a
travel experience that is safe, comfortable and
enjoyable.
Best Air Chairman
thanked the members of the media fraternity for their
continued support through the last few years as he
closed the conference.
For further
information please call
Farhad Hossain
Director, Marketing &
Sales
+ 8801819-241507
+ 8801713-032167
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Best Air Pre-launch press conference held at Shonargaon Hotel
Dhaka on the 29 th of December 2007.
This press conference was covered by all major press and
electronic media of the country. |
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Best Air Chairman Mr. M. Haider Uzzaman addressing the press
and electronic media at the Best Air Pre-launch press
conference at Shonargaon Hotel Dhaka on the 29 th of December
2007. Heads of departments were also present at the occasion. |
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A team of Best Air’s management receives its first Boeing B737
Aircraft at ZIA International Airport December 2007. Other
Boeing Aircrafts of similar configuration are scheduled to join
the fleet later in the month.
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and management of Best Air at a dinner after a day long board
meeting. |
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23 March 2007
Chairman of IPSSL Group M. Haider Uzzaman and President of
Aqeeq Aviation Holding Abdullah Bastaki (on the right) shaking
hands during signing ceremony of joint venture agreement at
Dhaka Sheraton hotel on Thursday 23 march 2007
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