Thursday, July 11, 2019

Himalaya Airlines announces direct flight to Dhaka

Himalaya Airlines has announced the direct flights on Kathmandu-Dhaka-Kathmandu route from July 22. The airline will operate its A320–214 narrow bodied aircraft on the route, configured with 150 Economy Class and 8 Premium Economy Class seats, it said, adding that the airline has a fleet of three new Airbus 320-200. “The new flight schedule offers expedient travel options for leisure and business travelers.”
Bangladesh being a major volume market for Nepali tourism, the inbound connectivity shall focus predominantly on getting Bangladeshi tourists on board, the airlines informed. “With the airlines’ regular flights to Middle East destinations like Doha, Dubai-Abu Dhabi, and Dammam, the new sector shall also significantly project Kathmandu as a transit hub for Bangladeshi passengers.”
“We take pleasure to announce our connectivity to another Asian Destination, Dhaka in Bangladesh shouldering our role in contributing to the promotion of tourism and business amongst neighboring countries,” said vice president–administration Vijay Shrestha.
“This connectivity will boost new business opportunities between Nepal and Bangladesh and shall also serve as a bridge between the Middle East Countries and Bangladesh,” he said, adding that Himalaya Airlines shall be committed to continuing excellent service flavored with Nepali hospitality to its valued passengers. “The thrice weekly schedule have convenient timings, where flight H9 678 departs from Kathmandu at 11:10 hours (local time), and lands at 13:10 hours (local time) in Dhaka. The return flight H9 679 departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 14:10 hours (local time) the same day and arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at 15:20 hours.”
The Free Baggage Allowance for both the routes is 25 kg for Premium Economy Class and 20 kg for Economy Class, he added. “The airline aims at ensuring on-time flight performance.”
The airline has appointed SAir Air BD Ltd as its General Sales Agents (GSA), who will represent the airline in Bangladesh and will be responsible for the airline’s sales and marketing, market development, reservations and ticketing services.
Established in August 2014, Himalaya Airlines – a Nepal-China joint venture provides international air services to five destinations including Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, and Kuala Lumpur, apart from Dhaka as the sixth one.

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