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Kathmandu Airport Reopens With Relief Flights From India and Other Carriers

Authorities prioritize repatriation with fare relief under tight security in Kathmandu.

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A passenger arrives to catch his flight at Tribhuvan International Airport as the airport reopens, following deadly anti-corruption protests triggered by a social media ban, which was later lifted, in Kathmandu on Thursday.
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Overview

  • Nepal’s aviation regulator cleared Tribhuvan International Airport to resume on September 10 after a security committee review, with the army escorting staff and enforcing curfews.
  • India’s Civil Aviation Ministry coordinated with Air India and IndiGo to add services over several days and instructed airlines to keep fares reasonable.
  • Air India ran special Delhi–Kathmandu rotations on September 10–11 and resumed scheduled services, while IndiGo restarted four daily flights on September 11 with two approved relief flights at special fares.
  • SpiceJet restored services and Air India Express offered waivers for changes and refunds through September 17, reflecting broader passenger protections as schedules return.
  • Nepal Airlines operated a free A320 flight on September 11 to bring nearly 200 Karnataka tourists to Bengaluru, as large crowds and some stranded travelers persisted at the airport under curfew.