Bill establishing passengers’ rights and Nepali domestic carriers’ obligations back on table.

AI Summary

Nepal is reconsidering a bill that would establish passenger rights for domestic carriers, including liability of up to $100,000 for serious injury or death during a flight or related activities. The legislation aims to strengthen obligations on domestic airlines for passenger safety.

Under the proposed law, domestic airlines would be liable to pay compensation of up to $100,000 if a passenger suffers serious injury, disability or death in an accident during boarding, the flight or disembarkation.