Nepal Shuts Down Most Airports; Indian Airlines Denied Entry Amid Unrest Over Social Media Ban

Following days of intense protests over Nepal’s government-imposed social media ban, Sources inside Nepal’s aviation sector are reporting that 30 of the country’s 31 airports and airstrips have been shut down following days of unrest sparked by the government’s social-media ban.

According to these accounts, Indian carriers Air India and IndiGo have been denied permission to land by Nepalese authorities amid heightened security measures. While official confirmation from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal and the airlines is still awaited, Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu has already suspended flights temporarily. Authorities have urged travelers to check with airlines for the latest updates while the situation develops.

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