Passengers who missed their international flights due to domestic flight disruptions caused by adverse weather conditions will not be charged extra fees for changing their ticket dates. This decision follows a directive from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
During a meeting held on Saturday, chaired by Tourism Minister Badri Prasad Pandey, key stakeholders discussed the immediate rescue of stranded tourists across various parts of the country. The meeting decided that the Department of Tourism and the Nepal Tourism Board will coordinate rescue operations to ensure the safety of stranded travelers.
Additionally, the ministry has made arrangements for helicopter rescue flights to be conducted at regular and concessional rates. Helicopters from airline companies and manpower from rafting associations, along with their equipment, will be fully mobilized for rescue efforts, according to a source from the Ministry of Tourism.
The meeting also confirmed that all airports in Nepal are operational, and international and domestic flights will resume at full capacity as soon as weather conditions improve.
Furthermore, the Hotel Association of Nepal has agreed to provide services to tourists who are forced to extend their stay due to flight delays, charging standard and concessional rates for accommodation and dining.
