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Set up during July 1958, Nepal Airlines has risen to become the leading carrier in the south Asian nation. It is based at the Nepali capital and its Executive Chairman is Manarup Shahi.
Nepal Airlines Profile
Nepal Airlines Corporation was established on July 1, 1959 after the Nepal Airlines Corporation Act was enacted. It was previously referred to as Royal Nepal Airlines and has made Tribhuvan International Airport its base since its inception.
It is held by the national government of Nepal. The Nepali airline started with a Douglas DC-3 and operated mostly within the country along with a couple of Indian cities. It got hold of its first ever Boeing 727 in 1972. In 2004 Nepal government opted to sell 49% shares of the company to private parties.
Its IATA code is RA, ICAO code is RNA and Callsign is ROYAL NEPAL.
Nepal Airlines Office Bearers
Following are the leading names in the organizational set up of Nepal Airlines:
1.Executive Chairman - Manarup Shahi
2.Operations department head - Captain SK Sharma
3.Deputy Managing Director (Technical) - Ganesh Thakur
4.Ground support department head - Captain MT Lama
5.Deputy Managing Director (Administration) - Raja Bahadur KC
6.Customer services department head - Govardhan Khadka
7.Board Secretary - Basudev Prasad Gautam
8.Commercial department head - Dr. Kiran Kshetri
9.Internal Audit head - Ganesh B Chand
10.Finance department head - Manik Man Bajracharya
11.Quality Assurance and Flight Safety - Digambar B Rajbhandari
12.Human resources department head - Bidur R Tiwari
13.Corporate Director - Captain OB Gurung
14.General services and property management department head - Uma Bhatta
15.Engineering department head - AR Pahadi
Nepal Airlines Ground Support
Nepal Airlines offers the following services as part of its ground support:
Following facilities are provided to passengers who avail the business class flights of Nepal Airlines:
People looking to board Nepal Airlines flights can avail the various ticketing offices, recognized travel agents and GSAs. Passengers are normally asked to check their respective ticketing time limits. They can also change their reservations.
Nepal Airlines Baggage
Passengers of Nepal Airlines can carry a piece of luggage with them. The Nepali carrier has fixed its dimensions at 20"x15"x10" and its weight at 15 pounds for reasons related to security and safety. They are also allowed to take small purses or handbags, coats, crutches, blankets or caps, binoculars or cameras and walking sticks or umbrellas.
Nepal Airlines Destinations
Nepal Airlines offers flights to 6 destinations outside Nepal namely:
At present Nepal Airlines has 5 de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters and a couple of Boeing 757-200s.
Nepal Airlines Corporation was established on July 1, 1959 after the Nepal Airlines Corporation Act was enacted. It was previously referred to as Royal Nepal Airlines and has made Tribhuvan International Airport its base since its inception.
It is held by the national government of Nepal. The Nepali airline started with a Douglas DC-3 and operated mostly within the country along with a couple of Indian cities. It got hold of its first ever Boeing 727 in 1972. In 2004 Nepal government opted to sell 49% shares of the company to private parties.
Its IATA code is RA, ICAO code is RNA and Callsign is ROYAL NEPAL.
Nepal Airlines Office Bearers
Following are the leading names in the organizational set up of Nepal Airlines:
1.Executive Chairman - Manarup Shahi
2.Operations department head - Captain SK Sharma
3.Deputy Managing Director (Technical) - Ganesh Thakur
4.Ground support department head - Captain MT Lama
5.Deputy Managing Director (Administration) - Raja Bahadur KC
6.Customer services department head - Govardhan Khadka
7.Board Secretary - Basudev Prasad Gautam
8.Commercial department head - Dr. Kiran Kshetri
9.Internal Audit head - Ganesh B Chand
10.Finance department head - Manik Man Bajracharya
11.Quality Assurance and Flight Safety - Digambar B Rajbhandari
12.Human resources department head - Bidur R Tiwari
13.Corporate Director - Captain OB Gurung
14.General services and property management department head - Uma Bhatta
15.Engineering department head - AR Pahadi
Nepal Airlines Ground Support
Nepal Airlines offers the following services as part of its ground support:
- Ramp handling
- Cargo handling services
- Passengers handling
- GSE maintenance
- Cabin services
Following facilities are provided to passengers who avail the business class flights of Nepal Airlines:
- Additional space
- Separate boarding gates
- Gourmet meal and wine
- Newspapers and magazines
- Customized baggage handling
- Special services
- Access to lounge
People looking to board Nepal Airlines flights can avail the various ticketing offices, recognized travel agents and GSAs. Passengers are normally asked to check their respective ticketing time limits. They can also change their reservations.
Nepal Airlines Baggage
Passengers of Nepal Airlines can carry a piece of luggage with them. The Nepali carrier has fixed its dimensions at 20"x15"x10" and its weight at 15 pounds for reasons related to security and safety. They are also allowed to take small purses or handbags, coats, crutches, blankets or caps, binoculars or cameras and walking sticks or umbrellas.
Nepal Airlines Destinations
Nepal Airlines offers flights to 6 destinations outside Nepal namely:
- Delhi
- Kuala Lumpur
- Bangkok
- Dubai
- Hong Kong
- Doha
- Bajhang
- Lukla
- Bajura
- Nepalgunj
- Bhojpur
- Phaplu
- Biratnagar
- Pokhara
- Chaurjhari
- Rukum
- Dolpa
- Rumjatar
- Jomsom
- Simikot
- Jumla
- Talcha
- Kathmandu
- Thamkharka
- Lamidada
- Tumlingtar
At present Nepal Airlines has 5 de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters and a couple of Boeing 757-200s.
