Lawmakers Urge Government to Ensure Passenger Safety and Compensation in Air Travel
Summary
Lawmakers have urged the government to strengthen passenger safety, service quality, and compensation rules as Nepal expands its air infrastructure. During debate on the Bill on Liability of Domestic Air Services, 2083, they called for stricter regulation of airlines and better legal protection for delays, cancellations, injuries, and baggage losses.
Key Points
- Lawmakers pressed the government to ensure passenger safety, service quality, and compensation in domestic air travel as the aviation sector expands.
- The Bill on Liability of Domestic Air Services, 2083 was discussed in the National Assembly's Law Management Committee.
- Members said passengers should receive alternative arrangements and compensation for flight delays, cancellations, injuries, deaths, and baggage losses.
- They also urged stronger monitoring of air service companies and more technically and economically feasible airport development.
