SriLankan, Saudia expand interline partnership, boost connectivity
Daily FT: SriLankan Airlines and Saudia Airlines have renewed and expanded their interline agreement, strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two national carriers.
The updated arrangement links 13 international destinations within Saudia’s network and 13 domestic points across Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka and onward connections operated by SriLankan Airlines.
In a statement, SriLankan Airlines said the renewed partnership offers passengers across Saudi Arabia improved travel convenience, better connectivity, and a wider range of route options across both airlines’ networks.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka’s overall economic expansion has resulted in an increase in the number of foreign travellers to the country, including business travelers as well as foreign tourists. The increasing number of flights operated to Sri Lanka by international airlines are clear indications of the steadily growing number of foreign travelers to the country. The increasing links between SriLankan Airlines and many international airlines have therefore further improved connectivity. However, all these have also expanded business/investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s airport and aviation industry as well as sectors related to it, especially due to the need to be on par with global aviation standards and the growing demand. Realizing the fast-expanding airport and aviation industry in the country, the Sri Lankan government is also focused on further uplifting, developing and expanding the existing facilities in Sri Lanka’s airport and aviation industry as well as sectors related to it. While these developments have opened a host of business/investment opportunities in the airport and aviation industry, Sri Lanka’s ongoing steady growth as a regional hub and tourist destination will continue to increase the need for upgraded facilities in internal and external connectivity, thereby creating more business/investment opportunities. Foreign businesses/investors could therefore explore the many business/investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s airport and aviation industry and related sectors due to the guaranteed return on investments (ROIs).
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/20251015/Z_7 |