The airline was expected to commence its operation in January 2022.[5] However, the dates were pushed forward further into 2022 and after acquiring their Air operator's certificate the airline was cleared to commence its operations.[6] Air Astra, the first private airline to be introduced in Bangladesh since 2013, started its commercial operation on 24 November 2022, with Dhaka as its hub. The airline inaugurated its operation with Daily three flights on Dhaka–Cox's Bazar–Dhaka route and three daily flights on Dhaka-Chittagong–Dhaka route.[7] On 23 February 2023, the new airline launched Dhaka - Sylhet flight for first time.[8][9] Later on 14 May, 2024 Air Astra launched daily flights between Dhaka - Saidpur - Dhaka. Currently Air Astra operating daily 14 flights.[10]
