Nepal Airlines controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2013
European Union safety restrictions
Nepal Airlines has remained on the European Union list of air carriers banned from operating in the EU because of safety concerns. This is a regulatory and safety issue rather than a commercial product announcement.
2005
Former chairman imprisoned for corruption
Former Nepal Airlines chairman Ramagya Chaturvedi was jailed for corruption, part of a broader period in which the airline faced recurring allegations concerning governance and procurement.
2000
Lauda Air Boeing 767 lease controversy
A lease of a Boeing 767 from Austria’s Lauda Air was criticized by employees and government officials who argued that Nepal Airlines did not need another wide-body aircraft and that the effective flight-hour cost exceeded the contract figure. The chairman and other executives were suspended during an investigation, and the tourism and civil aviation minister resigned soon afterward.