KATHMANDU: Himalaya Airlines has successfully conducted its maiden flight from Kathmandu to Kuwait. The airline has expanded its international footprint by making Kuwait its eighth international destination and the sixth Gulf city.
The scheduled flight took off from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at 10:32 pm on Friday, July 15, and returned the following day at 9:17 am.
Prem Nath Thakur, General Manager of TIA Civil Aviation Office, attended the flight's inaugural event as a chief guest along with other special guests. The airline will operate weekly one non-stop flight to Kuwait every Friday and return to Kathmandu on Saturday.
The country of the Arabian Peninsula, Kuwait, is a significant travel destination for Nepalis, especially for those who travel to the city for employment and business purposes. The operation of flights on the Kathmandu-Kuwait-Kathmandu route is expected to strengthen the relationship between Nepal and Kuwait.
Nepal and Kuwait concluded the Air Services Agreement on January 23, 2006. Himalaya Airlines takes great pride in becoming the first carrier from Nepal to directly connect Kathmandu with Kuwait. The Airline hopes that the movement of people from both countries for employment and trade will further boost tourism.
On the occasion, Vijay Shrestha, Vice-President Administration said, "Himalaya Airlines is a progressive airline company that seeks to provide efficient international air transport service to passengers. The Kathmandu-Kuwait-Kathmandu sector has been introduced by Himalaya with the same spirit."
He further added, "For the national economy and the airline severely hit by the Covid 19 pandemic and current Ukraine crisis, the launching of service in this new route may add some comfort."
Himalaya Airlines' Airbus 320 will be deployed on this route. Meanwhile, bookings are open for the weekly direct flight to Kuwait.
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Prem Nath Thakur, General Manager of TIA Civil Aviation Office, attended the flight's inaugural event as a chief guest along with other special guests. The airline will operate weekly one non-stop flight to Kuwait every Friday and return to Kathmandu on Saturday.
The country of the Arabian Peninsula, Kuwait, is a significant travel destination for Nepalis, especially for those who travel to the city for employment and business purposes. The operation of flights on the Kathmandu-Kuwait-Kathmandu route is expected to strengthen the relationship between Nepal and Kuwait.
Nepal and Kuwait concluded the Air Services Agreement on January 23, 2006. Himalaya Airlines takes great pride in becoming the first carrier from Nepal to directly connect Kathmandu with Kuwait. The Airline hopes that the movement of people from both countries for employment and trade will further boost tourism.
On the occasion, Vijay Shrestha, Vice-President Administration said, "Himalaya Airlines is a progressive airline company that seeks to provide efficient international air transport service to passengers. The Kathmandu-Kuwait-Kathmandu sector has been introduced by Himalaya with the same spirit."
He further added, "For the national economy and the airline severely hit by the Covid 19 pandemic and current Ukraine crisis, the launching of service in this new route may add some comfort."
Himalaya Airlines' Airbus 320 will be deployed on this route. Meanwhile, bookings are open for the weekly direct flight to Kuwait.
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Published Date: July 21, 2022, 12:00 am
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