Australia discusses ideas to increase commercial flights at Mattala

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Australian High Commissioner David Holly today said he discussed ideas with the management of the Mattala Airport to increase commercial flights to boost tourism.

High Commissioner Holly tweeted and said he was impressed by the facilities at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

“Discussed ideas to increase commercial flights to boost tourism and grow Sri Lanka’s economy with Chief Airport Manager U. Kalansuriya,” he said.

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Welikala Dashel Friday, 08 November 2019 05:30 PM

Does that mean that there will be mass agitations by the rabble rousers against Australia?

sam silva Friday, 08 November 2019 07:01 PM

This was a white elephant and stored paddy. Now want to promote the same for tourism.

Tony soyz Saturday, 09 November 2019 11:11 AM

Very good idea. This will really benefit the tourists

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