Sri Lankan government records increase in passenger movements at the country’s main international airport
Sri Lankan media has reported that passenger movements at the country’s main international airport in Katunayake has increased 24.3 percent from a year earlier to 6.4 million in the first half of 2018.
The report has also stated that cargo handling has also recovered from a slump in last year.
In the first half 2017 total passenger movements have grown 0.5 percent to 6.4 million with the airport closed for half day due to runaway repairs.
Aircraft movements in Katunayake had grown 19.4 percent from a year earlier to 35,908 during the year compared in the first half 2018.
The report further states that the airport is operating over its capacity and an expansion project is underway.
OSL take:
The increase in passenger movements as well as the handling of cargo clearly indicates an increase in visitors – business/tourists – to Sri Lanka. The island nation is fast becoming a business hub in the Indian Ocean region. The constant expansion of development programmes along with the business conducive environment in the country has made Sri Lanka an attractive business destination for many foreign businesses/investors.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/20181109/Z_3 |