KATHMANDU, March 11: The Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is all set to conduct a 'Special Flight' tonight aimed at rescuing passengers stranded at Dubai Airport. The airline released a flight notice on Tuesday, indicating that a wide-body aircraft will depart at 11:15pm to transport passengers from Nepal to Dubai, while also facilitating the return of those stuck in Dubai back home.
Flight RA 230 (Dubai–Kathmandu) is set to arrive in Kathmandu on Thursday morning at 4:10. In light of the ongoing US–Iran conflict, Executive Director Amritman Shrestha said that this will be the Nepal Airline's first special flight to Dubai in 12 days to assist the stranded travelers.
He emphasized that passengers will be accommodated based on a 'first come, first served' policy. Shrestha noted that approximately 270 to 280 passengers are expected to reach Dubai tonight.
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The Executive Director further explained that these special flights are organized to ensure the safe return of passengers who have been awaiting rescue in Dubai. He confirmed that RA 229 (Kathmandu–Dubai) is scheduled to leave for Dubai at 11:15 tonight, with RA 230 (Dubai–Kathmandu) departing at 4:10am on Thursday.
Only those passengers who had tickets booked between February 28 and March 9 and were unable to travel will be eligible for tonight's flight.
The NAC has urged all passengers to revalidate their tickets prior to traveling.
