Oman Airs Direct Flight

The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has granted permission to Oman Air to operate direct flights between Oman and Nepal. An agreement to this effect was signed between the governments of the two countries in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Oman Air is planning to operate Oman-Kathmandu flights from the third week of June. It plans to operate seven flights a week. The ministry said direct Oman-Kathmandu flights will help Nepal Tourism Year 2011, besides facilitating Nepali workers going to Oman for jobs. Nepal government is planning to attract more international airlines for the success of Nepal Tourism Year 2011.