IndiGo Halts Kathmandu Flights Amid Nepal Unrest, Waives Fees For Affected Passengers
IndiGo Halts Kathmandu Flights Amid Nepal Unrest, Waives Fees For Affected Passengers
New Delhi, September 10, 2025: IndiGo Airlines on Tuesday announced the suspension of all flights to and from Kathmandu until 12:00 pm on September 10, citing the closure of Kathmandu Airport due to large-scale Gen Z-led protests in Nepal.
The airline issued a travel advisory stating, “All flights to and from Kathmandu stand cancelled until 1200 hrs on September 10. If your travel plans are impacted, you may opt for an alternate flight or claim a refund through our website.”
As part of relief measures, IndiGo has extended waivers on rescheduling and cancellations for passengers travelling to and from Kathmandu until September 12. The waiver applies to bookings made on or before September 9.
The airline further said its teams are on standby, closely monitoring developments, and will share timely updates once operations are cleared to resume. “Your safety and peace of mind remain our top priority,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the Indian government convened a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aerial survey of flood-hit areas in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
In a post on X, PM Modi expressed anguish over the ongoing violence in Nepal, where anti-government protests have intensified. “The violence in Nepal is heart-rending. I am anguished that many young people have lost their lives. The stability, peace and prosperity of Nepal are of utmost importance to us. I humbly appeal to all my brothers and sisters in Nepal to support peace,” he said.
The unrest in Nepal has escalated after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation. Over the past two days, Gen Z demonstrations have turned violent, leading to at least 19 deaths and more than 500 injuries in clashes near the Federal Parliament and across Kathmandu. Several government buildings, including the parliament, were set on fire during the protests.
