International airlines can also refuel at GBIA at a cheaper rate than at Kathmandu airport.

KATHMANDU, July 18: Wizz Air, a low-cost airliner based in the UAE, has proposed operating flights from the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa to Abu Dhabi for Rs 13,000. Wizz Air has expressed interest in operating regular flights on the Bhairahawa-Abu Dhabi route if the Government of Nepal provides discounts on takeoff costs.

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has prepared a preliminary report on the Sankhuwasabha accident of Simrik Air. The preliminary report prepared by the ministry mentions that there was an error in the flight operation.

KATHMANDU, July 2: THAI Smile Airways has commenced the flight operation for Kathmandu to Bangkok from July 1. There will now be one daily flight on this route.