Colombo, Feb 24 (Daily Mirror) – The Gold Route service at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has reported revenue of LKR 94.9 million in 2024, reflecting a 37% year-on-year growth, driven by an increase in affluent travel. According to Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka, the service has welcomed nearly 3,000 distinguished travellers and generated
Edelweiss Air resumes scheduled winter flights to Sri Lanka
Swiss airline, Edelweiss Air resumed scheduled seasonal flight operations to Sri Lanka yesterday carrying 221 passengers on the inaugural flight that arrived at 9.25 a.m. at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), to cater to winter tourism. The inaugural flight was ceremonially welcomed with a water salute by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. The airline
Government reinstates previous visa issuing system
The new Government of Sri Lanka has officially reinstated the previous visa issuing system, effective from 12.00 midnight September 26th, according to the Presidential Media Division (PMD). Accordingly, starting from Sepember 26th, all foreigners will be able to apply for visas under the previous system, the PMD said. Meanwhile, the new Foreign Minister of Sri
Sri Lanka Introduces Visa-Free Entry for Eligible Visitors Starting October 2024
Sri Lanka Introduces Visa-Free Entry for Eligible Visitors Starting October 2024
2024-09-04T03:18:22+00:00
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Sri Lanka is set to enhance its tourism sector with the launch of a new visa-free entry program starting October 1, 2024. Under this initiative, eligible visitors will receive a 30-day tourist visa at no cost upon arrival. The program will initially operate as a pilot until April 2025, offering visa-free entry to tourists from
Sri Lanka’s newest airline Air Ceilao promises to Revolutionize air travel
Sri Lanka’s newest airline Air Ceilao promises to Revolutionize air travel
2024-09-04T03:17:29+00:00
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A thrilling new chapter in Sri Lanka’s aviation story will unfold with the imminent launch of Air Ceilao, the nation’s newest international airline. With an ambition to revolutionise the local industry, Air Ceilao said yesterday it is ready to take off harnessing Sri Lanka’s strategic position as a regional aviation hub and reshape how the
Jetstar Asia to launch low-cost direct flights from Singapore to Colombo
Jetstar Asia to launch low-cost direct flights from Singapore to Colombo
2024-09-04T03:13:30+00:00
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Jetstar Asia Airways has announced it will become the only low-cost carrier to fly direct from Singapore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, as the new service takes off on 21 November 2024. The Singapore low-cost carrier will operate five return services each week using their fleet of Airbus A320s, offering more than 90,000 low fares between
