Flights between Dubai and Nepal have been disrupted following the sudden closure of Kathmandu International Airport on Tuesday due to widespread protests across Nepal.
Flydubai’s Flight FZ 539 from Dubai International (DXB) to Kathmandu (KTM) on September 9 was redirected to Lucknow, confirmed a flydubai spokesperson to Khaleej Times.
“Passengers received refreshments and will return to Dubai later today,” the spokesperson added.
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Flydubai flights, including FZ 540 from Kathmandu to Dubai, and FZ 573/574 and FZ 575/576 on September 9, have also been cancelled.
“Affected passengers will be offered accommodation if needed and rebooked on the next available flights. We are closely monitoring the situation and apologize for any inconvenience,” flydubai stated.
Customers should contact flydubai’s call center at (+971) 600 54 44 45, visit the flydubai travel shop, or consult their travel agent for rebooking or refund options. They should also update contact details on the website and check flight status for the latest updates.
