Nepal’s state-owned carrier is set to resume services between Dubai and Kathmandu after a four-year gap. Nepal Airlines will now operate three flights per week from August 18 with a recently acquired A320 aircraft. Officials say the frequency could be increased next year depending on the response. The carrier had stopped serving the route in 2012 due to issues with its fleet.

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