Himalaya and Yeti collaborate for business

Kathmandu, Jan. 27            

Himalaya Airlines and Yeti Airlines have entered into a strategic business partnership for integration of network, expansion of sales growth and for gradual extension of support in e-commerce functionalities of both the companies.

They signed an agreement of Application Programming Interface (API) on Wednesday.

Himalaya Airlines is currently operating international flights to various destinations in central Asia and South Asia whereas Yeti Airlines is a scheduled passenger airline operating flights to various domestic destinations in Nepal.

“The agreement includes airlines inventory for ticket issuance and ancillary products and is aimed at facilitating different passenger segments of both the airlines making their products available in each other’s website for easy accessibility,” the companies said in a joint statement.

However, the implementation process will take some time for completion.

Speaking at the programme organised to sign the agreement, Vice President of Himalaya Airline Vijay Shrestha said, “Today’s alliance is our first step towards the strategic partnership between the two companies to explore new avenues to expand businesses. Capitalising on our digital tie up, we hope this agreement shall maximise sales and revenue potential.”

Likewise, Chief Executive Officer of Yeti Airlines Anoj Rimal said that his company was pleased and excited to have Himalaya Airlines as a partner which has certainly given a positive message to the business communities. With this partnership, passengers of both the airlines get the added benefits.”

Through the websites of both the airlines, the passengers will get the benefit to book connecting flights of their choice both nationally and internationally in the selective destinations that Yeti Airlines, Tara Air and Himalaya Airlines operate the flights.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 28 January 2021.