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*THE SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY AND
FRIDAY IS VALID FROM 25TH MARCH TO
31ST MAY AND FROM 1ST SEPTEMBER TO
28TH OCT 2007
FRIDAY IS VALID FROM 25TH MARCH TO
31ST MAY AND FROM 1ST SEPTEMBER TO
28TH OCT 2007
Druk Air summer schedule effective from 25th March 2008 to 26th October 2008
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DRUK AIR [Royal Bhutan Airlines] is the national carrier of the Royal Government of Bhutan, operating to
seven cities in six countries. The airline operates two BAe146-100 series and two A319.
CHECK IN:
The reporting time is two hours prior to flight departure. All counters are closed 30 minutes prior to the
scheduled departure of the flight.
RESERVATION:
For all your travel requirements, please contact Adventure Bhutan Travel
RECONFIRMATION:
All reservations must be confirmed at least 72 hours before scheduled departure. Failure to reconfirm will
result in cancellation of booking without any notice.
VALIDITY:
Ticket issued against full fare is valid for a period of one year, except as otherwise provided in the ticket.
AIRPORT TAX/TRAVEL TAX:
Airport travel tax is payable by all passengers before embarking a flight. The amount of airport/travel tax
varies with sectors:
SECTOR TAX
Bangkok: US$20
Kathmandu: NPR 1350
Delhi: US$ 6 or its equivalent in INR
Kolkota: US$ 6 or its equivalent in INR
Paro: US$ 19
CHANGE IN FARES:
Fares are subject to change without notice. In the event of a passenger commencing journey after the revised
tariff becomes effective, the difference between the fare paid and the fare applicable will be collected from
the passenger before embarkation.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND:
Refund of the ticket can only be made the issuing office. For conditions for refund, please contact YANA
Expeditions, Inc. NO REFUND CAN BE MADE AGAINST LOST DOCUMENTS. Passengers are particularly
requested to note that tickets are cash value documents and must be physically presented for refund.
NO-SHOW:
There will be a rebooking administration fee of US$ 25 (Two Five) for No-Show passengers wishing to travel at
a later date.
VALUABLE ARTICLES:
Currency, precious metals, jewellery, negotiable instruments, securities, personal identification documents
and other items of value are best carried with the passenger in the cabin.
FREE BAGGAGE:
Following registered baggage is allowed free of charge:
CLASS ADULT CHILD INFANT
Executive 30 Kg 30 Kg Nil
Economy 20 Kg 20 Kg Nil
Unless otherwise stated by the ticketing carrier, the free baggage allowed when traveling under discounted
fares shall be the same as that of full fare paying passengers.
HAND BAGGAGE:
To comply with the security regulations, passengers may carry one hand baggage which comprise:
A lady's handbag
An overcoat or a wrap
An umbrella or a walking stick
A small camera and a pair of binoculars
A reasonable amount of reading materials for the flight
For invalid passenger, a fully collapsible invalid wheel chair and/or a pair of crutches.
All other items, such as typewriters, briefcases, overnight bags, personal radios, vanity cases, large cameras,
etc. will be weighed with other baggage, and will be subject to payment of excess baggage charges if the
total weight exceeds the free baggage allowance.
DANGEROUS GOODS:
For safety reasons the following articles are not allowed to be carried in passenger baggage:
Compressed gases (non-inflammable and poisonous)
Corrosives (such as acids, alkalis and wet cell batteries)
Explosives, ammunitions, fireworks and flares.
Flammable liquids and solids (such as lighter and heating fuels, matches and articles which are easily ignited)
Oxidizing material (such as bleaching powder and peroxides)
Poisons
Radioactive materials
Other restricted articles (viz., mercury, magnetized material, offensive or irritating material.
Briefcases or attache cases with installed alarm devices, or incorporative lithium batteries and/pyrotechnic
material.
Also carriage of dry cell batteries, knives, scissors, sharp instruments, tools, fire alarms, and ammunition, toy
replicas are prohibited in the passenger cabin.
Note: Medicinal and toilet articles which are necessary for a passenger during the journey, may be carried in
small quantities in the passenger cabin without prior approval.
DRUK AIR IN-FLIGHT SERVICES:
Meals are served after a flight is airborne for reasonable duration:
The timings are:
Breakfast 0700 - 1030 Hours
Lunch 1030 - 1430 Hours
Dinner 1830 - 2130 Hours
On one-hour sector flight, snacks are served. Refreshments and drinks are served throughout the duration of
the flight.
IMPORT REGULATIONS:
BHUTAN:
- 200 cigarettes on payment of import duty of 200 %
- Alcoholic beverages up to 1 litre
INDIA:
(Import by non-residents is only permitted if they either enter India for a stay of not less than 24 hours and not
more than two months, provided they visit India not more than once a month.)
A person of 17 years and older is allowed:
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco
- One bottle (0.95 L) of alcoholic liquor
- 2 ounces of perfume and 1 litre of toilet water
NEPAL:
- 100 cigarettes or an equivalent of other tobacco articles
- 1 quart of alcoholic liquor
- A reasonable quantity of perfume for personal use
THAILAND:
Each passenger holding a passport of his/her own, irrespective of age is allowed:
- 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco or equal weight of cigars
- 1 litre of alcoholic liquor
seven cities in six countries. The airline operates two BAe146-100 series and two A319.
CHECK IN:
The reporting time is two hours prior to flight departure. All counters are closed 30 minutes prior to the
scheduled departure of the flight.
RESERVATION:
For all your travel requirements, please contact Adventure Bhutan Travel
RECONFIRMATION:
All reservations must be confirmed at least 72 hours before scheduled departure. Failure to reconfirm will
result in cancellation of booking without any notice.
VALIDITY:
Ticket issued against full fare is valid for a period of one year, except as otherwise provided in the ticket.
AIRPORT TAX/TRAVEL TAX:
Airport travel tax is payable by all passengers before embarking a flight. The amount of airport/travel tax
varies with sectors:
SECTOR TAX
Bangkok: US$20
Kathmandu: NPR 1350
Delhi: US$ 6 or its equivalent in INR
Kolkota: US$ 6 or its equivalent in INR
Paro: US$ 19
CHANGE IN FARES:
Fares are subject to change without notice. In the event of a passenger commencing journey after the revised
tariff becomes effective, the difference between the fare paid and the fare applicable will be collected from
the passenger before embarkation.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND:
Refund of the ticket can only be made the issuing office. For conditions for refund, please contact YANA
Expeditions, Inc. NO REFUND CAN BE MADE AGAINST LOST DOCUMENTS. Passengers are particularly
requested to note that tickets are cash value documents and must be physically presented for refund.
NO-SHOW:
There will be a rebooking administration fee of US$ 25 (Two Five) for No-Show passengers wishing to travel at
a later date.
VALUABLE ARTICLES:
Currency, precious metals, jewellery, negotiable instruments, securities, personal identification documents
and other items of value are best carried with the passenger in the cabin.
FREE BAGGAGE:
Following registered baggage is allowed free of charge:
CLASS ADULT CHILD INFANT
Executive 30 Kg 30 Kg Nil
Economy 20 Kg 20 Kg Nil
Unless otherwise stated by the ticketing carrier, the free baggage allowed when traveling under discounted
fares shall be the same as that of full fare paying passengers.
HAND BAGGAGE:
To comply with the security regulations, passengers may carry one hand baggage which comprise:
A lady's handbag
An overcoat or a wrap
An umbrella or a walking stick
A small camera and a pair of binoculars
A reasonable amount of reading materials for the flight
For invalid passenger, a fully collapsible invalid wheel chair and/or a pair of crutches.
All other items, such as typewriters, briefcases, overnight bags, personal radios, vanity cases, large cameras,
etc. will be weighed with other baggage, and will be subject to payment of excess baggage charges if the
total weight exceeds the free baggage allowance.
DANGEROUS GOODS:
For safety reasons the following articles are not allowed to be carried in passenger baggage:
Compressed gases (non-inflammable and poisonous)
Corrosives (such as acids, alkalis and wet cell batteries)
Explosives, ammunitions, fireworks and flares.
Flammable liquids and solids (such as lighter and heating fuels, matches and articles which are easily ignited)
Oxidizing material (such as bleaching powder and peroxides)
Poisons
Radioactive materials
Other restricted articles (viz., mercury, magnetized material, offensive or irritating material.
Briefcases or attache cases with installed alarm devices, or incorporative lithium batteries and/pyrotechnic
material.
Also carriage of dry cell batteries, knives, scissors, sharp instruments, tools, fire alarms, and ammunition, toy
replicas are prohibited in the passenger cabin.
Note: Medicinal and toilet articles which are necessary for a passenger during the journey, may be carried in
small quantities in the passenger cabin without prior approval.
DRUK AIR IN-FLIGHT SERVICES:
Meals are served after a flight is airborne for reasonable duration:
The timings are:
Breakfast 0700 - 1030 Hours
Lunch 1030 - 1430 Hours
Dinner 1830 - 2130 Hours
On one-hour sector flight, snacks are served. Refreshments and drinks are served throughout the duration of
the flight.
IMPORT REGULATIONS:
BHUTAN:
- 200 cigarettes on payment of import duty of 200 %
- Alcoholic beverages up to 1 litre
INDIA:
(Import by non-residents is only permitted if they either enter India for a stay of not less than 24 hours and not
more than two months, provided they visit India not more than once a month.)
A person of 17 years and older is allowed:
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco
- One bottle (0.95 L) of alcoholic liquor
- 2 ounces of perfume and 1 litre of toilet water
NEPAL:
- 100 cigarettes or an equivalent of other tobacco articles
- 1 quart of alcoholic liquor
- A reasonable quantity of perfume for personal use
THAILAND:
Each passenger holding a passport of his/her own, irrespective of age is allowed:
- 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco or equal weight of cigars
- 1 litre of alcoholic liquor