New Strategy Launched to Boost Operations at Gautam Buddha International Airport
Summary
Gautam Buddha International Airport in Rupandehi is set to expand international flight operations with new strategies including the 'Fifth Freedom' flights and basing Nepal Airlines aircraft locally, to boost religious tourism and support foreign employment travel.
Key Points
- A new strategy has been launched to bring Gautam Buddha International Airport to full operational capacity by expanding international flights.
- Preparations are underway to increase flight frequency, especially targeting the Lumbini-Gaya Buddhist circuit to promote religious tourism.
- The 'Fifth Freedom' flight concept is proposed to allow foreign airlines to use Bhairahawa as a transit point for third-country routes.
- Nepal Airlines is preparing to base an aircraft in Bhairahawa to ensure reliable international flight operations, with support from government decisions.
