Explained: Why does an hour long flight to Dhangadhi cost more than a flight to New Delhi?

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Airfares on Nepal’s longest domestic route to Dhangadhi have doubled over 12 years, making the hour-long journey more expensive than flights to New Delhi. Rising fuel costs, taxes and seasonal demand are cited as drivers.

Domestic airfares in Nepal have doubled on the longest route in 12 years, with rising fuel costs, taxes and seasonal demand pushing up ticket prices.