Nepali airlines in a scramble as fuel costs spike, passengers vanish
Buddha Air says daily passenger numbers have plunged by 1,500, and flights cut by 25 percent.
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Buddha Air says daily passenger numbers have plunged by 1,500, and flights cut by 25 percent.
Under the new system, passengers can accumulate mileage points from flights and redeem them as discounts on future bookings.
Grounded for years, the aircraft continue to drain millions as efforts to sell, lease, or return them fail amid financial and diplomatic constraints.
Shah has four million followers in Facebook, 1.2 million in YouTube and half million followers in X.
Experts and officials highlight policy gaps, budget constraints and the need for coordinated action at the interprovincial level.
Rising spending reflects a search for opportunity overseas, while officials lack a clear strategy to bring graduates back or strengthen education at home.
Fourth hike in a month pushes petrol to Rs219 a litre. Experts warn of further increases, rising transport fares and broader economic strain.
Daily turnover stays between Rs 8 and 9 billion. Market capitalisation jumps by Rs 94 billion.
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World Bank, ADB project a sluggish expansion amid unrest, West Asia conflict, and climate shocks; tourism, remittance risks mount.