The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 19 March 2026 ·Oral question: Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Economic Challenges and Aviation Sector

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The Minister stated that the Government is reviewing the existing Master Plan for Bandaranaike International Airport with a view to increasing its capacity. He also said discussions have begun with several airlines to secure more scheduled flights to Sri Lanka, taking advantage of conditions in the Middle East.

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¶ 01 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, thank you so much for your comments. We are revisiting the existing Master Plan of the Bandaranaike International Airport and considering all possibilities to increase its capacity.

¶ 02 With regard to the second point you raised, we have already started a round of discussions with several airlines to get more scheduled flights to Sri Lanka, exploiting the current situation in the Middle East.

¶ 03 Thank you so much.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 19 March 2026 ·No. 23381 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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