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Access a broad range of GDS airline content through Fly Lokal's B2B travel platform. Connect with leading international and regional airlines serving Bangladesh and give your customers more flight options across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, North America and beyond.
From high-volume Gulf traffic to corporate travel, Umrah, business, leisure and long-haul journeys, Fly Lokal helps travel agencies manage their international airline bookings through a convenient B2B booking environment.
Why GDS Content Matters for B2B Travel Agents
Global Distribution Systems (GDS) allow travel sellers to search, compare and book airline inventory through a centralized distribution platform.
For Bangladesh travel agencies, GDS content is particularly valuable for international itineraries where customers need:
- Multiple airline choices
- Connecting flight options
- International and long-haul routes
- Competitive published fares
- Corporate and agency fare options
- Multi-sector itineraries
- Reissue and servicing capabilities
- Global airline connectivity
Fly Lokal brings GDS-based airline content into a streamlined B2B booking workflow, helping agents serve customers faster and more efficiently.
Major GDS Platforms
Fly Lokal's GDS airline ecosystem can include content distributed through the major global GDS platforms used by travel sellers.
Amadeus
A major global travel distribution platform providing airline, hotel and travel content to travel sellers worldwide. Amadeus supports a large airline network and increasingly combines traditional airline content with NDC content.
Sabre
A major GDS widely used by travel agencies and corporate travel businesses. Sabre provides airline content, shopping, booking and servicing capabilities through its travel marketplace. Biman Bangladesh Airlines has a long-term Sabre GDS distribution agreement.
Travelport
Travelport's ecosystem includes Galileo and Worldspan. Travelport officially lists Galileo Bangladesh as its Bangladesh operator, and US-Bangla Airlines selected Travelport as its first GDS partner.
Top GDS Airlines for Bangladesh
Biman Bangladesh Airlines — BG
Bangladesh's national carrier and one of the most important airline contents for the local travel trade.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Middle East • South Asia • Southeast Asia • Europe
Popular destinations include:
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Doha
- Jeddah
- Riyadh
- Muscat
- Kuwait
- Singapore
- Kuala Lumpur
- Bangkok
- London
- Rome
Biman has an established GDS distribution relationship with Sabre.
US-Bangla Airlines — BS
One of Bangladesh's major private airlines, offering important domestic and international connectivity.
Key markets:
Bangladesh → India • Middle East • Southeast Asia
Popular markets include:
- Kolkata
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Chennai
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Doha
- Muscat
- Singapore
- Bangkok
- Kuala Lumpur
US-Bangla selected Travelport as its first GDS partner, with its content distributed through Travelport+.
🇦🇪 Emirates — EK
A major choice for Bangladesh's international and long-haul travel market.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Dubai → Europe / Americas / Africa / Asia / Australia
Ideal for:
- Corporate travel
- Premium travel
- Europe
- USA & Canada
- Australia
- Africa
- Connecting itineraries
Emirates maintains an extensive global airline partner network, including Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
Qatar Airways — QR
A major long-haul carrier for Bangladesh, particularly valuable for connecting passengers through Doha.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Doha → GCC / Europe / UK / USA / Canada
Ideal for:
- Corporate passengers
- Gulf traffic
- Europe
- UK
- USA & Canada
- Long-haul travel
Saudia — SV
An important airline for Bangladesh's Saudi Arabia, Umrah, labour and visit travel markets.
Key markets:
Dhaka / Chattogram → Jeddah / Riyadh / Madinah / Dammam
Ideal for:
- Umrah
- Religious travel
- Labour traffic
- Visit travel
- Saudi Arabia connections
Turkish Airlines — TK
An important long-haul option connecting Bangladesh with Europe, Türkiye and destinations beyond Istanbul.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Istanbul → Europe / USA / Canada / Africa
Ideal for:
- Europe
- Corporate travel
- USA & Canada
- Student travel
- Long-haul itineraries
Turkish Airlines is also part of major global airline partnership networks.
Etihad Airways — EY
An important option for Bangladesh travellers connecting through Abu Dhabi.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Abu Dhabi → Europe / Middle East / USA / Australia
Ideal for:
- Corporate travel
- Long-haul passengers
- Europe
- North America
- Australia
Gulf Air — GF
A key Bahrain-based carrier serving Bangladesh's Gulf and connecting markets.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Bahrain → GCC / Europe / Middle East
Gulf Air's partner network includes Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, Turkish Airlines, Oman Air, Saudia and several other major carriers.
Kuwait Airways — KU
A valuable option for Kuwait-bound passengers and connecting journeys.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Kuwait → GCC / Europe / Middle East
Popular for:
- Labour traffic
- Visit travel
- GCC travel
- Connecting itineraries
Kuwait Airways lists Biman Bangladesh Airlines and several major international airlines among its partner network.
Oman Air — WY
An important carrier for Bangladesh–Oman traffic and onward connections.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Muscat → GCC / Middle East / Europe
Ideal for:
- Labour travel
- Visit travel
- GCC connections
- Corporate travel
Singapore Airlines — SQ
A premium carrier with strong relevance for Bangladesh's Southeast Asia, Australia and long-haul travel markets.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Singapore → Australia / New Zealand / Southeast Asia / USA
Ideal for:
- Corporate travel
- Premium passengers
- Student travel
- Australia & New Zealand
- Long-haul journeys
🇲🇾 Malaysia Airlines — MH
A key option for Malaysia-bound passengers and onward Southeast Asian travel.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Kuala Lumpur → Southeast Asia / Japan / Korea / Australia
Ideal for:
- Leisure travel
- Corporate travel
- Student travel
- Southeast Asia
- Australia & Oceania
Thai Airways — TG
A strong option for Thailand and Southeast Asian connections.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Bangkok → Southeast Asia / Australia / Asia-Pacific
Ideal for:
- Leisure travel
- Corporate travel
- Connecting itineraries
- Southeast Asia
SriLankan Airlines — UL
A useful regional and connecting carrier for Bangladesh passengers travelling through Colombo.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Colombo → Sri Lanka / Maldives / Southeast Asia / beyond
Ideal for:
- Leisure travel
- Regional travel
- Maldives
- Sri Lanka
- Connecting itineraries
Ethiopian Airlines — ET
An important option for Africa-bound passengers and long-haul connections.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Addis Ababa → Africa / Europe / Middle East / Americas
Ideal for:
- Africa
- Corporate travel
- Long-haul travel
- Connecting itineraries
EgyptAir — MS
Useful for passengers travelling between Bangladesh, Egypt, the Middle East and Europe through Cairo.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Cairo → Europe / Middle East / Africa
Air India — AI
An important full-service option for Bangladesh–India connectivity and onward international travel.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Delhi / Mumbai → India / Europe / North America / Asia
Air India's distribution arrangements have included Sabre, including expanded domestic content distribution for travel agencies in India.
IndiGo — 6E
A major airline for high-frequency India travel.
Key markets:
Dhaka → Kolkata / Delhi / Mumbai / Chennai / Bengaluru
Ideal for:
- Medical travel
- Business travel
- Student travel
- Family visits
- Connecting journeys
🌏 Additional International GDS Airline Content
Depending on market availability, fare filing and distribution agreements, Bangladesh travel agents may also encounter GDS content from carriers such as:
Cathay Pacific • China Southern • China Eastern • Japan Airlines • Korean Air • ANA • Thai Airways • Vietnam Airlines • Malaysia Airlines • Air France • KLM • British Airways • Lufthansa • Swiss • Austrian Airlines • LOT Polish Airlines • ITA Airways • Saudia • Azerbaijan Airlines • Uzbekistan Airways • SriLankan Airlines • Ethiopian Airlines • Kenya Airways • United Airlines • American Airlines • Air Canada • Virgin Atlantic
The exact availability of each airline can vary by GDS, point of sale, market, fare type and airline distribution agreement.
Bangladesh's Most Important GDS Airline Categories
Bangladesh Carriers
Biman Bangladesh Airlines • US-Bangla Airlines
Gulf & Middle East
Emirates • Qatar Airways • Saudia • Etihad Airways • Gulf Air • Kuwait Airways • Oman Air • flydubai • Air Arabia • Jazeera Airways • SalamAir Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Singapore Airlines • Malaysia Airlines • Thai Airways • SriLankan Airlines
India
Air India • IndiGo
Europe
Turkish Airlines • British Airways • Lufthansa • Air France • KLM • Swiss • Austrian Airlines • LOT Polish Airlines • ITA Airways
East Asia
Cathay Pacific • China Southern • China Eastern • Japan Airlines • ANA • Korean Air • Vietnam Airlines
Africa & Beyond
Ethiopian Airlines • EgyptAir • Kenya Airways • Air Canada • United Airlines • American Airlines • Virgin Atlantic
One Platform. Global Airline Content.
🔎 Search
Search available airline fares and schedules through a single B2B booking environment.
🌍 Compare
Compare airlines, schedules, connections and available fare options.
🎫 Book & Ticket
Complete bookings and ticketing through an efficient agency workflow.
🔄 Service
Manage applicable post-booking requirements according to airline and fare conditions.
💰 Grow
Serve more international destinations while creating better opportunities for your agency.
Why Travel Agents Choose Fly Lokal
One B2B Platform
Access a broad range of international airline content without managing every airline separately.
Global Connectivity
Serve customers travelling across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa, North America and beyond.
More Choice
Give customers multiple airlines and routing options for the same destination.
Faster Operations
Simplify your search, booking and ticketing workflow.
Better Customer Service
Find suitable schedules, connections and fare options based on your customer's requirements.
Built for Bangladesh
Designed around the requirements of Bangladesh's OTAs, travel agencies, consolidators, corporate travel companies and B2B agents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a GDS?
A Global Distribution System (GDS) is a technology platform used by travel sellers to search, price and book travel inventory from participating airlines and other travel suppliers.
Which GDS platforms are relevant to Bangladesh?
The major GDS platforms relevant to Bangladesh include:
- Amadeus
- Sabre
- Travelport — Galileo / Worldspan
Travelport officially lists Galileo Bangladesh as its Bangladesh operator.
Which airlines are important for Bangladesh travel agents?
Key airline content includes Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Air India and IndiGo, among others.
Can I book connecting international itineraries?
Yes. GDS content is particularly useful for constructing international itineraries with connecting flights, subject to airline availability and applicable fare rules.
Can I compare multiple airlines?
Yes. Where content is available, agents can compare different airlines, schedules and fare options to find suitable travel solutions for customers.
Is every airline available in every GDS?
No. Airline participation differs by GDS, market and distribution agreement. Availability can also change over time.
Does GDS include NDC content?
Increasingly, yes. Major GDS platforms are incorporating NDC content alongside traditional airline distribution. Amadeus, for example, reports airline NDC distribution agreements and NDC content available through its travel platform.