Yeti Airlines is a private Nepali airline founded in 1998 and operating scheduled domestic passenger services across Nepal. The carrier serves numerous destinations within the country, linking Kathmandu with remote mountain airstrips and regional towns that are often inaccessible by road. The airline has played a significant role in improving domestic air connectivity in Nepal, particularly to areas in the Himalayas and rural regions. Yeti Airlines operates primarily turboprop aircraft suited to Nepal's challenging terrain and short mountain runways. In January 2023, Yeti Airlines suffered a major crash near Pokhara, one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Nepal's history, which resulted in significant scrutiny of the country's aviation safety standards. The airline has faced ongoing regulatory and operational challenges following the incident.