Kathmandu: Domestic airlines in Nepal have agreed not to charge the maximum airfare set by the government until the road network is fully operational. This decision comes under the special initiative of Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey.
Minister Pandey’s directive led the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to enforce a press release issued on September 29, mandating that airlines refrain from high fare rates until the restoration of the road network affected by recent floods and landslides.
Initially, airlines planned to reduce fares for just three days; however, they have now committed to maintaining these lower prices until road transport is fully functional. The recent press release clearly instructs airlines not to sell tickets at the maximum government-set fares due to ongoing transportation challenges.
The decision to lower airfares was first initiated on September 29, following continuous rainfall that has severely disrupted road access across the country. As the situation develops, officials and travelers alike hope for the swift restoration of road networks to ease transportation difficulties.