Nepal Airlines flying only on paper to 42 countries
Summary
Nepal Airlines has air service agreements with 42 countries but has failed to operate flights to many destinations due to regulatory hurdles, pilot shortages, and safety oversight issues. Despite plans to expand, including flights to South Korea and Australia, no Nepali aircraft has landed on Korean soil to date.
Key Points
- Nepal Airlines has air service agreements with 42 countries but operates flights to only a limited number of destinations.
- Despite forming a safety audit subcommittee, no Nepali aircraft has yet flown directly to South Korea due to regulatory and inspection disputes.
- Nepal Airlines' wide-body A330 aircraft are underutilized, flying only 7-8 hours daily instead of their potential 18 hours.
- A shortage of pilots is a significant factor limiting Nepal Airlines’ ability to expand its international routes.
