KATHMANDU: The Himalaya Airlines will be operating a direct flight between Kathmandu and Beijing from October 27.
The private airlines with Nepal-China joint venture said all preparations have been made in this connection.
According to an official of the Airlines, they have completed all necessary preparations to operate Airlines’ Airbus A-320 carrier direct flight from Kathmandu to Beijing from October 27 thrice a week.
The Himalaya Airlines is also planning to expand its operation in Guan, Changsa and Nanjing — three other cities in China within 2019.
According to the airlines, it aims to consolidate its operation across Chinese cities gradually in consideration of the growing influx of Chinese tourists to Nepal.
Airlines is hopeful that the direct flight on these routes would support the Nepal government’s Visit Nepal 2020 campaign.
Similarly, the national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines, is also likely to commence direct flight to Beijing soon.
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