To enhance the organization and safety of Nepal’s aviation sector, experts and stakeholders have stressed the importance of institutional reform rather than dividing the existing Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). The views were presented during a meeting of the International Relations and Tourism Committee of the House of Representatives held today. Institutional Reform, Not …
Suketar Airport, the only air gateway to Nepal’s remote northeastern Taplejung district, has remained out of operation for over two weeks due to adverse weather conditions triggered by the monsoon. Not a single flight has been able to land or take off since June 13, leaving passengers stranded and highlighting the recurring challenge of reliable …
With the onset of the monsoon season and a sharp decline in air travelers to Mustang, private airlines have decided to suspend flights on the Pokhara–Jomsom route for two months. The move comes as adverse weather conditions and dwindling tourist numbers have made regular operations unsustainable. Tara Air Halts Flights from Ashadh 2 Tara Air, …
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has officially resumed its Kathmandu-Doha-Kathmandu flights after a temporary suspension caused by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The flight operations, which were put on hold after Iran launched missile strikes on a U.S. military base in Qatar late Monday night, have now recommenced following the announcement of a ceasefire …
After a 17-day suspension due to continuous adverse weather conditions, flights have finally resumed at the Phaplu Airport, a critical aviation hub in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Phaplu Office, confirmed that a Nepal Airlines Twin Otter aircraft successfully landed at Phaplu Airport from Kathmandu on Wednesday, marking …
In a significant boost to cross-border religious tourism, 14 flights were operated today alone by private domestic airlines from Nepalgunj to Simikot, ferrying more than 150 Indian pilgrims en route to Kailash Mansarovar in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The flights, conducted by Sita Air, Summit Air, and Tara Air, mark a surge in religious tourism …
Bishwo Bhandari
In a grand ceremony held at the historic Hall of Eight Columns at Le Bourget Airport during the Paris Air Show, Skytrax officially crowned Qatar Airways as the World’s Best Airline for 2025. This marks the ninth time the Doha-based carrier has received this prestigious recognition, reaffirming its position at the pinnacle of global aviation. …
Soaring Higher: From Fifth to Top Three Globally Cathay Pacific has earned a prestigious spot among the top three airlines globally in the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, climbing two spots from its previous fifth-place ranking. The airline also secured World’s Best Economy Class Airline for the second consecutive year and was honored with World’s …
Simrik Air Limited, a prominent name in Nepal’s aviation sector, has officially announced the date for its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting has been scheduled for Ashadh 25, 2081 (corresponding to early July 2024) and will take place at the company’s registered office in Kathmandu, beginning at 5 PM in the evening. Key …
In an exciting development for digital payment users and domestic tourists, Smart Choice Technologies (SCT) has announced a 10% discount offer for SCT-UPI cardholders on Maulakali Cable Car ticket purchases. This initiative aims to promote cashless transactions and offer added convenience and value for visitors heading to one of Nepal’s emerging tourist destinations. 10% Discount …
