Kathmandu, Aug 12: Himalaya Airlines, the sole private international airline from Nepal, has announced that it will resume of its direct flights to Kuwait, commencing on August 20, 2024.
This decision comes in response to the significant demand from Nepali expatriates working and residing in Kuwait, underscoring our dedication to meeting the needs of our esteemed passengers.
Similarly, the Kathmandu-Kuwait-Kathmandu flight aligns with our airline’s mission of fostering strong people-to-people connections, enhancing tourism, and promoting trade between our two nations.
“To enhance our operations and customer experience, Himalaya Airlines has appointed Caesars Travel Group as our General Sales Agent (GSA) partner for Kuwait, the Airline stated.
“Initially, we will operate a weekly flight on the Kathmandu-Kuwait-Kathmandu sector, with plans to increase the frequency based on demand”, it further informed.
Kathmandu-Kuwait flight (H9 571), will take-off from Kathmandu at 00:40 AM local time and arrive in Kuwait at 03:15 AM local time.
Similarly, Kuwait-Kathmandu flight (H9 572), will take off from Kuwait at 04:15 AM local time and land in Kathmandu at 11:50 AM local time.
Himalaya Airlines is committed to promoting and connecting Nepal to the world. The reinstatement of the Kuwait route exemplifies this mission. We look forward to providing improved travel options for our passengers and strengthening the ties between Nepal and Kuwait.
Bookings to and from Kuwait are now open.
Passengers can contact the sales office of Himalaya Airlines, Caesars Travel Group in Kuwait, the nearest travel agency, or visit our website at www.himalaya-airlines.com and mobile application, the Airline has said.
About Himalaya Airlines Pvt. Ltd.
Himalaya Airlines (H9) is a Nepal-China joint venture International Airlines, established in 2014 with two complimenting objectives: to promote people-to-people contact between Nepal and other countries, as well as to boost Nepal’s trade and tourism industries. The joint venture alliance is between Tibetan Civil Aviation Development & Investment Company Ltd. (TCADIC) and Yeti World Investment Pvt. Ltd.
H9 young fleet consists of total 4 aircraft: three Airbus 320-214 (180 all-economy seats) and one Airbus 319-115 (144 all economy seats). H9 is currently operating passenger flights to prominent countries of Middle East & South Asia: UAE, Malaysia, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bangladesh & China sectors.
H9 received an international award for being the “Leading New International Airlines in South Asia” in its very first year of operation at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017. In 2020, it received its first ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification showing its competence in aircraft maintenance and engineering services. On December 29, 2021, H9 became the first airline in Nepal to achieve ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification for “Providing Air Transport for Travelling Passengers and Freight, including Aviation Related Training Services”. The certification highlights H9’s commitment to quality and its dedication to high performance work practices. On December 28, 2023, H9 became the first and the only airline in Nepal to be certified as an IOSA Operator and registered as an IATA member airline.
Starting September 2021, H9 introduced Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), a life-saving device onboard all its fleet. With this, H9 stands to be the first ever and the only Nepalese airlines to carry AEDs onboard. With the aim to excel in safety, On Time Performance (OTP) and most primarily, in service to its customers, H9 has established itself as a trusted airline of choice and aspires to rise as a leading airline in South Asia.
