US-Bangla Airlines
BangladeshFull-service carrierSince 2014
US-Bangla Airlines (IATA BS, ICAO UBG) is a privately owned Bangladeshi airline based in Dhaka, which began flying on 17 July 2014. It runs domestic routes and a growing international network across the Gulf and Asia. It is not in a global alliance and reported a fleet of 25 aircraft in July 2026.
Direct connection available on ReservationHub- Founded
- 2014
- First flight
- 2014-07-17
- Headquarters
- Baridhara Diplomatic Zone, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Main hubs
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka (DAC)
- Airline type
- Full-service carrier
- Alliance
- None
- Loyalty
- Sky Star
- Ownership
- Privately owned Bangladeshi airline.
- Callsign
- BANGLASTAR
- Website
- usbair.com
How travel agents book US-Bangla Airlines
GDS distribution
No verified public statement of US-Bangla's GDS distribution arrangements was found for this profile.
NDC
No public NDC programme details verified at time of writing.
Direct channels
Direct bookings are made on usbair.com and the US-Bangla mobile app. The online booking engine is hosted on TTinteractive's Zenith platform. The airline also sells through its own sales outlets.
Notes for travel agents
US-Bangla publishes an ADM policy for agents on its website.
On ReservationHub
US-Bangla Airlines is one of the direct airline connections listed on our integrations page, alongside GDS (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport) and NDC content. Agencies get it in the SaaS platform; developers through the Travel API.
History of US-Bangla Airlines
US-Bangla Airlines began operations on 17 July 2014 with two 76-seat Dash 8-Q400 turboprops and a first flight to Jashore. It started as a domestic carrier linking Dhaka with cities around Bangladesh, then added regional international routes.
The fleet grew quickly. By March 2021 it had 14 aircraft, combining Boeing 737-800s, brand-new ATR 72-600s and Dash 8s. In February 2024 the first Airbus A330-300 arrived, bringing the fleet to 23 aircraft and giving the airline wide-body capacity for Gulf and Asian routes. The Business Standard reported then that US-Bangla had overtaken Biman as the largest Bangladeshi airline by fleet size.
In July 2026 US-Bangla announced a USD 1.5 billion plan, structured as a lease arrangement, to add 21 Boeing aircraft by the end of 2027: 15 Boeing 737-8s and six 737-800s. At that time it operated 25 aircraft, most of them leased. Its loyalty programme, Sky Star, has four tiers from Silver to Titanium.
Milestones
- 2014Began operations on 17 July with Dash 8-Q400s, first flight to Jashore.
- 2021Fleet reached 14 aircraft, mixing Boeing 737-800s, ATR 72-600s and Dash 8s.
- 2024First Airbus A330-300 delivered in February, fleet of 23.
- 2026Announced a USD 1.5 billion plan to add 21 Boeing 737s by end-2027.
Fleet
Aircraft types in service as of 2026
US-Bangla reported a fleet of 25 aircraft, mostly leased, in July 2026. The mix covers Airbus A330-300s for longer routes, Boeing 737-800s, ATR 72-600 turboprops for domestic flying and a small number of Dash 8-400s. Its 2026 plan adds 15 Boeing 737-8s and six 737-800s by the end of 2027 under a lease structure.
Network and hubs
US-Bangla flies from Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to all of Bangladesh's main domestic airports, including Chittagong and Sylhet. As of early 2024 its international routes included Kolkata, Chennai, Malé, Muscat, Doha, Dubai, Sharjah, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Guangzhou.
The A330-300s serve higher-demand Gulf and Asian routes. The airline's 2026 expansion plan names further destinations, including routes to South Korea and Japan, which had not started at the time of writing.
US-Bangla Airlines: frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for US-Bangla Airlines?
US-Bangla Airlines uses the IATA code BS and the ICAO code UBG, with the radio callsign BANGLASTAR. Its ticket prefix in the IATA register is 779. Flight numbers on booking screens appear as BS followed by digits.
When did US-Bangla Airlines start flying?
US-Bangla began operations on 17 July 2014 with two Dash 8-Q400 turboprops, flying first to Jashore from Dhaka. It started as a domestic airline and later added international services across South Asia, Southeast Asia, China and the Gulf.
What is US-Bangla's frequent flyer programme?
US-Bangla's loyalty programme is Sky Star. Members earn Sky Star Miles on flights and can redeem them for reward flights. The programme has four tiers, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Titanium, with benefits such as bonus miles, extra baggage and priority check-in at higher levels.
How large is the US-Bangla fleet?
In July 2026 US-Bangla reported 25 aircraft, most of them leased, including Airbus A330-300s, Boeing 737-800s and ATR 72-600s. It plans to add 15 Boeing 737-8s and six 737-800s by the end of 2027.
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Book a meetingSources
- US-Bangla Airlines — Official site
- US-Bangla Airlines — Help and contact
- US-Bangla Airlines — Sky Star membership benefits
- IATA — Airline members list
- FAA — JO 7340.2 Contractions, ICAO aircraft operator designators
- The Business Standard — US-Bangla unveils $1.5b plan to add 21 Boeing aircraft
- The Business Standard — US-Bangla Airlines adds new Airbus A330-300 to its fleet
- United News of Bangladesh — US-Bangla's fleet expands to 14