Why scrapping Nepal’s ‘dollar fare’ could leave locals grounded
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Nepal currently has a two-tier airfare system that charges foreign visitors higher fares in US dollars for domestic flights, often two to three times more than Nepali citizens. In April, the Minister for Culture proposed scrapping this system. Airline operators have warned that eliminating the policy could lead to increased ticket prices for Nepalis.
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Government proposal to abolish dollar fare for foreign tourists
Nepal has a two-tier airfare system where foreign passengers pay in US dollars for domestic flights.
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Airline operators warn that scrapping the policy could make domestic flights more expensive for Nepalis.
Prediction- Government proposal to abolish dollar fare for foreign tourists
- Minister for Culture involved in the policy change
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Plain English
Loaded language removedA plan to make Nepal’s domestic flights cheaper for foreign visitors could end up making them more expensive for citizens, according to airline operators who caution against scrapping one of the country’s most debated tourism pricing policies.
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Airline operators warn that scrapping the policy could make domestic flights more expensive for Nepalis.
PredictionThe two-tier airfare system is one of Nepal's most contentious tourism pricing policies.
OpinionNepal has a two-tier airfare system where foreign passengers pay in US dollars for domestic flights.
South China Morning PostForeign passengers pay two to three times more than Nepalis for domestic flights, sometimes more depending on route and season.
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