COLOMBO(News 1st) – The inaugural flight to Colombo of the Thai Lion Air carrier arrived at the BIA, today (January 30).

Several dignitaries including the Chairman of Airport Aviation Sri Lanka Limited Dammika Ranatunga
were present at the occasion to welcome the maiden flight including its passengers and flight crew

At the event, Dammika Ranatunga noted that they were on the right path along with the rapid development of the tourism industry. He noted that they will be working towards expanding the capacity of the current terminal as well as increasing the airport’s capacity through the construction of a new terminal.

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