Nepal aviation authority orders airlines to hold fares amid flood disruptions

Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN) has issued a directive to domestic airlines, ordering them to maintain current airfares and ensure ticket availability without increases, despite disruptions caused by recent floods.

The Rasuwa floods have led to the closure or declaration of unsafe conditions on several highways connecting Kathmandu with other parts of the country. This situation has significantly increased pressure on air travel as an alternative means of transportation.

CAAN instructed airlines to offer tickets at rates below the maximum permitted fare, taking into account the current emergency. The regulator emphasized that airlines should facilitate passenger movement by ensuring adequate ticket availability and maintaining existing prices. The directive applies to Nepal Airlines, Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, Shree Airlines, Summit Air, Tara Air, and Sita Air.

The move aims to ensure smooth public transportation continues during the ongoing disaster situation, providing a vital link for people affected by the flood-related disruptions.