he government has revoked the decision to hike air fares for remote areas relenting to the pressure of residents of Karnali and the far west region.
Unfortunately, the decision after a woman in Bajura district lost life due to labour complications as she could not be taken to hospital due to lack of flights.
Karnali and far-western residents had obstructed flights in the region since past few days protesting against the air-fare hike.
The government had hiked the air-fare from 13 to 48 percent following the hike in aviation fuel.
The talks held among representatives of Association of Airline Operators (AAO), Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation and lawmakers of the Karnali and Far Western Region agreed to revoke the decision to hike fares in remote areas.
They have decided to revise the fare for remote areas by forming a panel with representatives from stakeholders. nepalnews.com
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