In a significant milestone, Himalaya Jet, the British premium long-haul airline, is gearing up for its inaugural flights to Nepal from key European cities, including London, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, and Sydney. The airline, which has undergone meticulous preparations since September 2023, recently appointed Mr. Paul Argyll as the General Sales Agent for the UK and Mr. Joy Dewan of Zenith Travels for the Nepal route.
Scheduled to commence operations in 2024, Himalaya Jet will follow the ACMI model for charter flights from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, and Sydney to Nepal before expanding its services to Monte Carlo (NICE Airport), Macau, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles in the third quarter of 2025, with a European Union Air Operator Certificate (EU AOC).
After a 29-year hiatus, the Gurung Family of UK, with Nepali origin, has taken the lead in implementing the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) initiated on March 3, 1994. This historic agreement will initially see more than three flights per week from the UK to Nepal. The negotiations were led by Mark Bosly FRAeS, UK Chief Air Services Negotiator from the UK Department for Transport’s Aviation Directorate, and President Dipendra Gurung MIoD of Himalaya Jet.
The Gurung Family Conglomerates, known for their involvement in mega hydro projects, private airline funding, and real estate investments, decided to make “Nepal” the first destination for Himalaya Jet from the UK and Europe. This decision reflects the founder’s deep love for the country and a desire to showcase Nepal’s rich culture, warm hospitality, and breathtaking landscapes, including the eight highest Himalayan peaks, with Mount Everest among them.
Himalaya Jet is dedicated to offering a seamless travel experience, complete with state-of-the-art facilities, attentive service, and a diverse menu. The airline aims to set new industry standards for quality and customer satisfaction, becoming a symbol of excellence in aviation.
The airline’s announcement has garnered enthusiastic support from the Nepalese diaspora, with more than half a million individuals residing in the UK, Europe, and Australia expressing their patriotism and excitement for Himalaya Jet. Over 54,000 pre-bookings have already been received from the UK and Europe, and it is anticipated that these numbers will increase significantly once the Global Distribution System (GDS) and Passenger Service System (PSS) are operational.
Passengers flying with Himalaya Jet can look forward to exclusive discounts of up to 70% on partner 5-star and 4-star hotels, restaurants, car rentals, movie cinemas, shopping malls, spas, amusement parks, cable cars, helicopters, domestic airlines, and casino chips. These benefits are part of the airline’s generous loyalty program, “Himalaya Miles,” offered in conjunction with major credit/debit card providers.
