Dhaka:The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has urged airlines operating in Bangladesh to improve the cleanliness of their aircraft cabins and to reassess airfares for more reasonable pricing. This appeal comes following observations of substandard cabin maintenance and service levels on Bangladesh routes compared to the same airlines' other international routes.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the request was made through a letter issued by CAAB's Member (Flight Standard and Regulations), Air Commodore Md. Manirul Islam. The letter highlighted that some aircraft operating to and from Bangladesh have shown inadequate cabin cleanliness, with dirty seats, floors, carpets, lavatories, and tray tables, prompting the need for operators to ensure thorough cleaning before each departure.
The CAAB emphasized that passengers traveling to and from Bangladesh should receive the same comfort and service standards as those on other international routes. Furthermore, the authority raised concerns about high airfares relative to the distance traveled and services provided, urging airlines to review their pricing strategies.
Operators have been asked to deploy aircraft that meet appropriate standards of safety, comfort, and passenger facilities. CAAB suggested that necessary measures be taken to address these issues and improve passenger comfort, warning that it may conduct inspections to monitor compliance.
The letter detailing these requests was circulated among domestic and foreign airline representatives, as well as the chairman of the Airlines Operating Committee.