Summary:

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has ordered all domestic airlines to provide large airfare discounts for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, effective immediately. The discounts scale by age: 50% for those 70+, 70% for 75+, and 80% for 80+. People with disabilities get at least a 50% discount. Airlines were directed to implement these concessions from the day of the announcement.

Key points:

• CAAN directive effective immediately to all domestic carriers.
• Senior citizen discounts: 50% (70+), 70% (75+), 80% (80+).
• Persons with disabilities: minimum 50% fare discount.
• Aim: improve accessibility and inclusivity of domestic air travel in Nepal.

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