Tourism revival after September, states Minister Prasanna Ranatunga
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SriLankan Airlines continues to support national vaccination drive
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Clarification on SriLankan Airlines flight that suffered a technical fault
SriLankan Airlines wishes to clarify the news report currently being circulated stating ‘SriLankan Airlines suffers mid-air fuel shortage’ as inaccurate.
On July 6, 2021, SriLankan...
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Batticaloa airport to be developed as complete domestic airport
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Addressing the media after an...
SriLankan Airlines upgraded to highest ‘Diamond’ standard
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Immigration and Emigration Facilities at Katunayake Airport expanded
Tourism Minister, Prasanna Ranatunga says Immigration and Emigration facilities at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at Katunayake will be expanded with the aim to reduce...
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oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance urge Universal Travel Standards
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