Biman does not allow group ticket booking on any route

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has clarified that as per its existing policy, the national flag carrier airline does not allow unnamed or nameless group ticket bookings for any routes, including those for migrant workers traveling to the Middle Eastern destinations. 

“It should be noted that under Biman's current ticket booking and reservation system, tickets cannot be booked or sold without providing detailed passenger information, including name, passport details, and contact information such as mobile number and email,” said a Biman’s press release. 

Biman issued the release to clarify its position as the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) on Sunday last held a press conference demanding a reduction in air ticket prices and a ban on bulk ticket sales and stockpiling without passenger names, passports, or visas.

“Following the press conference, some print media published reports with headlines such as ‘ATAB demands an end to hoarding of Biman tickets’. This matter has come to the attention of Biman Bangladesh Airlines,” read the Biman’s press release. 

After thoroughly reviewing the entire press conference, Biman Bangladesh Airlines found that ATAB members did not refer to Biman Bangladesh Airlines or its operations at the press conference, they mentioned "airlines" in general.

It is evident that replacing the term "airlines" with "Biman" in certain media reports has caused confusion among the public and on social media regarding Biman Bangladesh Airlines. 

“The airline authority expects the media to be more cautious in their choice of words, using "air tickets" or "airlines" instead of "Biman" in their reports and public communications,” said the release.