Himalaya Airlines begins Kathmandu–Shenzhen flights

Summary

Himalaya Airlines has started direct flights between Kathmandu and Shenzhen, boosting connectivity between Nepal and southern China's economic hub.

Key Points
  • Himalaya Airlines has launched its first direct scheduled service between Kathmandu and Shenzhen.
  • The inaugural flight departed Kathmandu on June 4 and arrived in Shenzhen early on June 5.
  • The return flight from Shenzhen to Kathmandu carried 157 passengers and landed the same day.
  • The route uses an Airbus A320 with 180 seats, aiming to enhance business, tourism, and people-to-people ties.
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