Seven major travel associations have called for the immediate lifting of the ban on commercial helicopter flights in the Sagarmatha National Park area. They argue that the restriction is unwarranted and will have a detrimental impact on Nepal's tourism industry.

The Confederation of Nepalese Industries, Nepal Mountaineering Association, Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN), Hotel Association Nepal (HAN), Airlines Operators Association, Expedition Operators Association of Nepal, and Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) all released a joint statement pleading with the government to lift the ban.

Organizations reported that an ongoing embargo of flights would mar Nepal outside keep potential tourists away from it and put the economy based on tourism in jeopardy. Therefore, they said that an urgent solution is required to prevent further damage to the business.

They also warned that the ban might cause helicopter companies to suffer significant financial losses, which could eventually lead to their closure. The ensuing job losses would affect the company's employees, their families, and other individuals who rely on the industry.

The Sagarmatha National Park has enforced the flight bans from January 1 along with Khumbu Pasang Lamu Rural Municipality, various local youth organizations, and other agencies. This prohibition has posed many hardships because it has banned commercial helicopter operations and landings in the Everest region.

Despite many discussions, officials and parties are still unable to agree to begin regular helicopter operations. The prolonged stalemate has left helicopter operators struggling, and representatives of the tourism industry are becoming increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress.

The Airline Operators Association has reiterated that the authorities must act swiftly to rectify the situation through negotiations and serious discussions. They stress that a resolution must work toward a steady tourism sector and guarantee livelihoods for those in the area dependent on aviation services.