June 2024

Board of Airline Representatives in Nepal Holds First Quarterly Meeting for FY 2024-25 Kathmandu, Nepal – June 7, 2024 – The Board of Airline Representatives in Nepal (BARN) convened its First Quarterly General Members Meeting for the fiscal year 2024-25 at the Varnabas Museum Hotel in Gairidhara, Kathmandu. The meeting, chaired by Mr. Tanka Nidhi Dahal, Marketing Director, Nepal Airlines brought together key airline representatives to discuss significant industry developments and strategic initiatives. Discussions at the meeting focused on common issues and agendas related to the Nepalese aviation industry. Major highlights included air ticket VAT, the partial closure of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for runway construction, and the upcoming BARN annual symposium. During the event, the newly elected Executive Committee and BARN Management Team were introduced, signaling a fresh chapter of leadership for the organization. Notably, Mr. Binod Abraham, Regional Manager of Fly Dubai, was appointed as BARN’s official speaker and will now participate in executive committee meetings. The meeting also saw the establishment of a new finance sub-committee. This committee, which includes finance representatives from each member airline, aims to address financial matters and support higher management through enhanced collaboration. The event concluded with a presentation by representatives of the Varnabas Museum Hotel and a cocktail dinner, promoting camaraderie among BARN members. The cocktail dinner was generously sponsored by the hotel.