Nepal's plan to eliminate its two-tier airfare system, which charges foreign tourists significantly more in US dollars for domestic flights, has stalled. The government aimed to boost tourism and offer relief to non-resident Nepalis by removing the higher 'dollar fare,' particularly for flights to less-visited western provinces. However, airline operators argue that the revenue from these higher fares is crucial for subsidizing costs for local Nepali passengers, making the proposal economically unsustainable. The initiative has also been impacted by a fuel crisis linked to geopolitical tensions. AI
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