January 27: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the national flag-carrier of Nepal, has come up with a promotional offer scheme for Kathmandu-Bangkok-Kathmandu flights, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).

The state-run news agency, RSS, reported that NAC is offering one ticket free of cost for a group of five passengers.

According to RSS, the scheme valid for three months will come into effect from the beginning of February.

NAC assistant spokesperson Nawaraj Koirala said that the scheme aims to promote tourism and trade as well. According to him, this scheme was launched based on the need.

 "Increasing trade is the main objective. We have announced such offer as it is also the season to draw tourists from this region," he added.

Under this special offer, passengers can avail tickets for Kathmandu-Bangkok flights at Rs 12,000 excluding tax. The NAC has been conducting this flight for three days in a week – Monday, Thursday and Friday.

NAC has two wide-body aircraft, two narrow-body aircrafts and a Boeing.