Flights suspended at Suketar Airport for three months
Summary
Flights at Suketar Airport in Taplejung have been suspended for nearly three months because of adverse weather and low passenger demand, leaving travellers without regular air service. Nepal Airlines Corporation says it may resume operations if conditions improve, while local businesses are urging a quick restart ahead of Dashain, Tihar and the tourist season.
Key Points
- Flights at Suketar Airport in Taplejung have been suspended since June 5 mainly because of rain, fog and mist.
- Nepal Airlines Corporation says services may resume if weather improves, but last Monday’s scheduled flight was cancelled due to too few passengers.
- The airline has reduced September operations to one day a week, down from the usual three days.
- Local hotel operators and passengers are concerned about the disruption ahead of Dashain, Tihar and the tourist season.
