Nepal’s Buddha Air launch service to Bhutan, first Int’l carrier in 29 years

Nepal's Buddha Air on 23AUG10 becomes the 2nd overall carrier to offer service into Bhutan, with 4 weekly Kathmandu - Paro service on board 18-seater Beechcraft 1900D turboprop.

With the launch, Buddha Air is the 1st foreign carrier operating into Bhutan, also breaking the monopoly on this route currently operated by Bhutan's national carrier Druk Air for 29 years, though the airline says it is not "competing" against Druk Air.