Lufthansa appoints Society International as offline GSA for Nepal
KATHMANDU: Lufthansa Group, headquartered in Germany, has appointed Society International Travel Services as the offline General Sales Agent (GSA) for three of its international airlines—Lufthansa Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), and Austrian Airlines—in Nepal.
Under the agreement, Society International Travel Services, Nepal's leading GSA representation partner, will support Lufthansa Group with sales and marketing strategies. The partnership aims to expand market reach and strengthen offline distribution across Nepal using innovative, technology-driven solutions.
Sangeeta Sharma, General Manager Sales – India at Lufthansa Group, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Society International Travel Services as our new GSA in Nepal. This partnership aligns perfectly with our strategic vision to enhance connectivity, strengthen our presence in South Asia, and provide exceptional service to our valued customers in the region."
Rabi Chandra Singh, Chairman of Society International Travel Services, part of the RR Group of Companies, described the appointment as an honour. He highlighted their commitment to leveraging local expertise and international best practices to boost Lufthansa Group's market share and enhance connectivity for travellers. Singh added that resuming ticket sales for Lufthansa Group airlines would support Nepal's tourism industry by offering greater travel options and connectivity for international visitors.
This collaboration is expected to contribute to Lufthansa's sales growth while strengthening links between Nepal and global destinations.
