KATHMANDU: Nepal Airlines cabin crew have agreed to end their protest demanding the removal of the 45-year age limit after productive discussions with Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey.
On Saturday, following a two-stage dialogue with both protesting parties and representatives of Nepal Airlines, it was decided that the airline would reconsider the age limit.
Minister Pandey facilitated the discussions, which led to an agreement to initiate changes in the airline’s regulations.
Additionally, both sides will consult with the Attorney General regarding a case pending in the Supreme Court and two interim orders on the matter.
With the protest concluded, cabin crew members have returned to work, resuming normal operations.
The Nepal Airline Cabin Crew Association, representing the flight attendants, originally filed a writ petition in January, challenging the corporation’s policy to enforce mandatory retirement at 45.
Though the matter remains unresolved, recent discussions signal progress towards eliminating the age restriction.
Cabin crew began protesting again on October 2 after the airline refused to renew the contracts of staff members who had reached the age limit, prompting the strike that has now been withdrawn.
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