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The upgrading comes with the start of peak tourism season in Sri Lanka
The amphibian aircraft is involved in carrying tourists
The project started in 2023 with 1,170 mn Japanese yen grant
Logistics delegation from HDG to be in Sri Lanka from Dec 20-24
The contract will run for a period of two years, minister Vijitha Herath said.
The amount transferred after receiving instructions via official email of Dubai agent: SriLankan
14 flights a week for air passenger services, and 7 for air cargo
Chongqing Airlines is flying three times a week to Colombo
With increase in tourist influx, demand for domestic charter flights has also been on rise, stakeholders say
Sri Lanka has been expanding flights to the country with an aim to boost tourist arrivals
We are working diligently to resolve these issues and restore normal operations
Chinese-built Mattala airport has been dubbed as "World's emptiest airport"
Multiple bomb threats on Indian flights have scared airlines industry
SriLankan Airlines’ said that safety and compliance with all regulatory requirements remained its top priority.
SriLankan said a safety investigation is underway
From November 01, new flights will connect Koggala and Hambantota with Kandy and Sigiriya
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SriLankan flight have faced several technical issues in recent past
A new board of directors has also been appointed for the state-owned airline.
Iran's missile attack on Israel has threatened escalation of fighting in the Middle East
Attempts to find a buyer for the airline so far has failed.
SriLankan Airlines could travel to 30 destinations in Africa, Central Asia and Southeast Europe via the Dubai hub
Non-stop daily flights between the southern Indian city of Chennai and Jaffna
“In Sri Lanka, it's very hard to get into the industry of piloting.”
Mattala Airport was dubbed as World's emptiest airport due to no flights landing
Salary hike and new hires to combat ATC drain
Sri Lanka will stop losses from Mattala Airport after Indian-Russian consortium starts operation
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