TIA to close for 10 hours daily for upgrades starting today Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) will close for 10 hours daily starting today for nearly five months to facilitate expansion and upgrades, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). Kathmandu 08 Nov, 2024
TIA's night-time closure expected to trigger peak season chaos Nepal’s only properly functioning international aviation gateway, the Tribhuvan International Airport, will cut night-time operation hours to allow the construction of taxiways, and airlines have been told to curtail flights. Business 25 Oct, 2024
Following censure, airlines agree to forgo maximum airfare The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) reached this decision during a meeting on Sunday in response to the public outcry. Business 29 Sep, 2024
Airlines operators submit slew of demands to PM Oli Nepal’s commercial airlines industry has asked the government to amend the aviation policy for enhancement of the country’s aviation business which has suffered a loss topping 10 billion rupees post COVID-19 pandemic. Nepal 19 Aug, 2024
Himalaya Jet signs with Aloft Hotel asas its first hotel under Himalya Jet Holidays The Himalaya Jet has announced its first partnership with Aloft Hotel under its Himalayan Jet Holidays program. Business 19 Feb, 2024
VAT on airfares plunge ticket sales by 40pc Domestic airline companies and ticketing agents report hitting significant turbulence in business following the implementation of 13 per cent value added tax (VAT) on airfares by the government. Business 31 Jan, 2024
Himalaya Jet announces Nepal as its first destination Himalaya Jet, a British premium long-haul airline is in the final phase of preparations since September 2023 with more than 7 years of analysis and consultation, a statement issued by Himalayan Jet read. Business 06 Jan, 2024
Himalaya Jet achieves milestone with over 12,000 tickets booked in just 24 hours Himalaya Jet, an international airline company based in London, has achieved a milestone with over 12,000 tickets booked in just 24 hours. Business 06 Sep, 2023
Domestic flights become more affordable with drop in oil prices ​​​​​​​Following the decision of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) to reduce price of aviation fuel for domestic airlines, the fuel surcharge for domestic airlines operating on trunk routes and short takeoff and landing (STOL) routes has been fixed at Rs 72.34 per seat per minute and Rs 51.68 per seat per minute, respectively. Business 05 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Passport dispute The controversy surrounding Chair of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and former Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane’s dual passport case is unlikely to die down anytime soon despite being cleared by the Office of the Attorney General. Opinion 07 Apr, 2023
Domestic airlines reduce airfares The operators of domestic airlines have reduced the airfare for all sectors from Wednesday. Business 06 Apr, 2023
Buddha Air bags best domestic airline award Buddha Air bags best domestic airline award Business 17 Mar, 2023
