Passengers confident in Onboard Safety, continue to support mask-wearing
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that based on its latest passenger survey conducted in June, most air travelers are confident...
Tourism revival after September, states Minister Prasanna Ranatunga
Tourism Minister, Prasanna Ranatunga said yesterday, July 16, that he expects the tourism industry to bounce back fully once the COVID-19 vaccination drive is...
SriLankan Airlines continues to support national vaccination drive
SriLankan Airlines is committed to supporting the national vaccination drive to help the Government of Sri Lanka combat the Coronavirus pandemic by flying down...
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...
SriLankan Airlines to resume flights to Moscow
SriLankan Airlines the, National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, resumes flights to the Russian capital, Moscow. SriLankan's new...
Batticaloa airport to be developed as complete domestic airport
The Batticaloa airport is to be developed as an attractive domestic airport with more facilities, Tourism Minister, Prasanna Ranatunga said.
Addressing the media after an...
SriLankan Airlines upgraded to highest ‘Diamond’ standard
SriLankan Airlines, the national flag carrier of Sri Lanka, has been awarded ‘Diamond’ Standard by the APEX Health Safety (Airline Passengers Experience Association) powered...
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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