Govt. activates Nepal Airlines for rescue missions in West Asia from today
Summary
The Nepalese government has activated Nepal Airlines for special rescue flights to evacuate citizens from West Asia amid escalating tensions.
Key Points
- The government has started special rescue and facilitation flights for Nepali citizens in West Asia due to escalating tensions.
- Nepal Airlines Corporation will operate these flights from April 3 to April 5 after regular services were suspended on February 28.
- A Kathmandu-Dubai flight departed on April 3, with return flights scheduled on April 4 and April 5.
- 291 Nepalis and nine deceased nationals were brought back to Nepal on April 1 via Kuwait Airways.
