Heavy rains in Nepal affect travel, China Southern Airlines ensures safety of passengers
The recent heavy rains in Nepal have seriously affected domestic and international flights. China Southern Airlines has responded promptly and is making every possible effort to ensure the safety and stability of flight operations, and protect the travel rights and interests of passengers.
On the evening of September 27, China Southern Airlines flight CZ 3067 flying from Guangzhou to Kathmandu failed to make a normal landing due to bad weather. While most airlines decided to cancel or return flights, China Southern Airlines decided to divert to Dhaka Airport in Bangladesh, and planned to return to Kathmandu when the weather improved.
Two hours later, the aircraft landed safely at Kathmandu Airport. In order to improve flight reliability and efficiency, flight CZ 3068 from Kathmandu to Guangzhou took off 40 minutes later, resulting in a total delay of only 4 hours, effectively meeting the travel needs of Nepali passengers. completed
On the evening of September 28, flight CZ 3067 from Guangzhou to Kathmandu was delayed by 2 hours due to weather. At the same time, 30 passengers of CZ 3068 flying from Kathmandu to Guangzhou were at risk of being unable to transit to Sydney, Australia. The situation arose during the Chinese National Day holiday rush, with seats on subsequent flights to Sydney all filled, making rebooking impossible.
If the journey could not be completed, those 30 passengers would be stranded in Kathmandu or Guangzhou. To solve this emergency, China Southern Airlines immediately activated the emergency response system. By pooling various resources, take-off and landing times, flight route selection, and ground service were rapidly improved. This ensured the smooth passage of the 30 passengers. Finally, the 30 passengers successfully connected to the Sydney flight at Guangzhou Airport, allowing them to be reunited with their families soon.
China Southern Airlines is China’s largest airline, serving more than 140 million passengers annually. Currently, it is operating twice daily regular flights from Guangzhou in China to Kathmandu in Nepal.
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