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Nepal Gen Z Protest: Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday announced that Air India and IndiGo will operate special flights to Nepal's Kathmandu to rescue the stranded people. The union minister also stated that the airlines have been asked to keep the fares within reasonable levels to provide convenience to the Indian citizens. He stated that the home-bound passengers were not able to return as the airport was closed in Kathmandu due to the ongoing protest. However, they can return, as the Kathmandu airport was opened on Wednesday after being closed for more than 24 hours.

"Due to airport closure in Nepal, many home-bound passengers were unable to return from Kathmandu. With the opening of the airport operation in Kathmandu, @MoCA_GoI, in coordination with Air India & IndiGo, has arranged additional flights this evening & over the next few days, alongside scheduled services resuming tomorrow," Naidu stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter). "Airlines have been advised to keep their fares within reasonable levels. We remain committed to supporting our passengers while ensuring their safe travel during this time," he added.

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Apart from this, Air India Express announced that the passengers booked to travel to or from Nepal until September 17 can cancel their ticket without any extra charges. The airline also stated that the passengers can reschedule their trips, adding that the decision was taken considering the current situation in Kathmandu.

"In view of the prevailing situation in Nepal, we are offering guests booked to travel to or from Nepal up to 17th September 2025, the support and flexibility to freely reschedule their journeys to any future travel date with a complete waiver of change fees or any fare difference. Alternatively, guests who elect to cancel their bookings for these dates would receive a full refund to their original mode of payment or travel agent," an Air India Express spokesperson was quoted as saying by ANI.

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A massive protest erupted in the key cities of Nepal on September 8 after the government banned social media sites in Nepal.