November 10, 2024 11:51 AM
TIA’s 10-hour daily closure expected to increase ticket prices, cause revenue loss
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu Valley will close for 10 hours daily over the next five months to facilitate significant upgrades and expansion work. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has implemented this closure from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. for flight safety during construction. Previously, TIA operated from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., accommodating around 100 international flights daily across 30 carriers. The Rs 15 billion Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project ...