header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Mogo Academy
Latest
BIA records sharp increase, serving 850,000 travellers this year – AASL Chairman
Mar 20, 202407:27 PM
Google NewsAdd on Google
BIA records sharp increase, serving 850,000 travellers this year – AASL Chairman
Mobitel Inner

The Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. (AASL) Athula Galketiya remarked that the arrival of foreign tourists has risen owing to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s economic initiatives and the peaceful environment fostered within the country. 

 

Consequently, Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake has seen a notable increase in air passenger usage, he said.

 

The AASL Chairman reported that from January 1st to March 19th, 2024, the number of air passengers who utilized BIA services amounted to 850,000.

 

Mr. Galketiya noted that it is anticipated approximately 10 million passengers will utilize the airport by the end of this year.

 

He further highlighted that the total number of passengers using the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake in 2022 was 5 million, with a projected increase to 8 million in 2023. 

 

--PMD

 

 

 

MostRead
Mobitel Upahara
VideoStories
Farmers struggle continues as paddy prices plummet; PMB buys over 1 million kg of ‘Yala’ paddy

Farmers struggle continues as paddy prices plummet; PMB buys over 1 million kg of ‘Yala’ paddy

“Final salute to a dedicated officer ”Former IGP Wickramaratne laid to rest with full police honours

“Final salute to a dedicated officer ”Former IGP Wickramaratne laid to rest with full police honours

Dengue situation worsening in Sri Lanka; Caseload surpasses 76,000 with 162 MOH areas at high risk

Dengue situation worsening in Sri Lanka; Caseload surpasses 76,000 with 162 MOH areas at high risk

12 years at the heart of every breaking story Ada Derana News Channel marks another milestone

12 years at the heart of every breaking story Ada Derana News Channel marks another milestone

“Sri Lanka reclassified as Upper-Middle Income economy” What are the benefits for the people?

“Sri Lanka reclassified as Upper-Middle Income economy” What are the benefits for the people?

Former Presidents, politicians pay last respects to ex-Police Chief; Final rites tomorrow in Borella

Former Presidents, politicians pay last respects to ex-Police Chief; Final rites tomorrow in Borella

Women account for most dengue fatalities in 2026; PHIs take legal action against 10,000 individuals

Women account for most dengue fatalities in 2026; PHIs take legal action against 10,000 individuals

“Many have lost faith and trust in God” Cardinal says modern society prefers football over religion

“Many have lost faith and trust in God” Cardinal says modern society prefers football over religion

Govt has belittled and ridiculed country's farmers - MP Dilith Jayaweera

Govt has belittled and ridiculed country's farmers - MP Dilith Jayaweera

Who supplied fake QR stickers found on liquor bottles? MP Harsha de Silva questions

Who supplied fake QR stickers found on liquor bottles? MP Harsha de Silva questions

Farmers raise concerns over unopened govt paddy warehouses

Farmers raise concerns over unopened govt paddy warehouses

Over 1,500 fatalities reported from road accidents so far this year - Sri Lanka Police

Over 1,500 fatalities reported from road accidents so far this year - Sri Lanka Police

Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne found dead in suspected suicide at Malabe residence

Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne found dead in suspected suicide at Malabe residence

Appeal Courts postpones further hearing of Suresh Sallay’s writ petition to July 21

Appeal Courts postpones further hearing of Suresh Sallay’s writ petition to July 21

“Democracy must be defended from elected leaders” - Former BASL President

“Democracy must be defended from elected leaders” - Former BASL President

Lassana Flora