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The General Members Meeting of BARN (Board of Airline Representatives Nepal) was successfully conducted on 2 January 2026 at Hyatt Centric, Kathmandu, in a celebratory spirit marking the beginning of 2026. The meeting formally welcomed the newly appointed Airline Managers of Air Arabia, Jazeera Airways, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Bhutan Airlines, SpiceJet, and SriLankan Airlines, while also bidding a warm farewell to the Manager of Singapore Airlines in recognition of his valuable contributions. The session was further enriched by the participation of representatives from the Nepal Tourism Board, along with BEED Management, who shared key insights and highlighted the strategic roadmap for Nepal Tourism Year 2026. Adding to the overall experience, participants were also offered a guided property tour by the venue partner, Hyatt Centric, fostering networking, engagement, and collaboration among members and industry stakeholders.

Members of the Board of Airline Representatives in Nepal (BARN) paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Acting Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Mr. Deo Chandra Lal Karn. The meeting was held to formally congratulate the Acting Director General on the new responsibility and to extend BARN’s best wishes for a successful tenure. During the interaction, BARN members reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation and constructive collaboration with CAAN in support of the growth, safety, and sustainability of Nepal’s civil aviation sector.

On July 22, 2024, the Executive Committee Meeting of the Board of Airline Representatives of Nepal (BARN) and the Nepal Freight Forwarders Association (NEFFA) took place at the NAC Building in Kathmandu. Key discussions included the negative impact of a 2.5% TDS on air freight, a significant tax on cargo sales, and the timely issuance of invoices by airlines. Both associations agreed to jointly lobby the government to address these issues, implement agent filtering criteria, and explore stronger payment systems. They also committed to holding quarterly meetings to address ongoing concerns and improve the freight and aviation sectors in Nepal.