Nepal to resume flights, end lockdown in boost for virus-hit tourism sector

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Nepal said it will resume international commercial flights in mid-August and announced an end to its coronavirus lockdown in a boost for the struggling tourism sector, according to AFP.

The decision to restart commercial domestic and international flights from August 17 was taken in a cabinet meeting on Monday, Nepal's Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Yogesh Bhattarai said.

“The ministry is working on safety protocols for airport management, flight operators and passengers for the purpose,” he said.

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