TITLE:
The Exigency of Big Data Analytics to Maximize Airline Revenues: Biman Bangladesh Airlines Perspective
AUTHORS:
Sahib Jada Eyakub Khan, Md Azim Uddin, Md Shahid Nazir, Syed Forkan Uddin, Mohammed Nur E Alam, Md Abdul Mannan
KEYWORDS:
Big Data, Big Data Analytics (BDA), Full Service Carriers (FCC), Low Cost Carriers (LCC), Network Planning, International Air Transportation Association (IATA), Airline Tariff Publishing Company (ATPCO), Frequent Flyer Program (FFP), iPython, Jupyter Notebook, Python Library, Airline OTP, Route Operation, Biman Bangladesh Airlines
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Aerospace Science and Technology,
Vol.10 No.3,
September
11,
2025
ABSTRACT: Big Data Analytics (BDA) is transforming industries worldwide, including the airline sector, by enabling data-driven decision making that improves operational efficiency and profitability. This research focuses on the application of BDA in Biman Bangladesh Airlines, a key player in Southeast Asia’s aviation market where adoption of such technologies is still emerging. Revenue management systems, crucial for airline profitability, benefit significantly from big data insights that influence fleet planning, fare structuring, and operational management. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were gathered from airline professionals and managers across Bangladesh, complemented by detailed case studies of Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The study examines how Biman leverages BDA to enhance flight punctuality, optimize passenger and cargo load factors, improve fuel efficiency, and increase customer satisfaction. Results demonstrate that effective use of big data analytics enables better decision-making, helping airlines respond flexibly to operational challenges and market demands. Despite these advantages, the research also highlights challenges related to building analytics capabilities and managing complex data environments in the airline industry. Overall, this study contributes to a better understanding of how airlines in developing markets can harness BDA strategically to boost revenue, improve competitiveness, and support sustainable growth.