KATHMANDU, MARCH 17 Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has cancelled multiple flights to and from the Middle East scheduled between March 18 and March 22 due to the ongoing situation in the region and closure of certain airspace, the national flag carrier announced on Monday. In a passenger notice issued on March 16, the airline said flights connecting Kathmandu with Doha, Dubai and Dammam have been affected. The cancelled flights include:

• Kathmandu–Doha (RA 239): March 18, 19 and 21
• Kathmandu–Dammam (RA 241): March 18 and 21
• Kathmandu–Dubai (RA 229): March 18, 19, 20 and 21

Similarly, the following return flights to Kathmandu have also been cancelled:

• Doha–Kathmandu (RA 240): March 19, 20 and 22
• Dammam–Kathmandu (RA 242): March 19 and 22
• Dubai–Kathmandu (RA 230): March 19, 20, 21 and 22

The airline apologised for the inconvenience caused to passengers and advised travellers flying to or from the Middle East to check updated information before heading to the airport. Passengers are encouraged to follow updates through the airline's official website and social media channels, or contact the airline's customer service numbers for urgent inquiries. Nepal Airlines also said that all passengers booked on the cancelled flights are eligible for a full refund, and asked them to contact the respective ticket issuing agencies to process the refund.