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Colombo, Feb 16 (Daily Mirror)- Agreements have been signed to initiate direct flights between Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and Tel Aviv in Israel, the Ports, Shipping and Aviation Ministry said.
It said diplomatic agreements were signed today between Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva, and Israeli Transport and Road Safety Minister Ms. Miri Regive.
According to Ministry sources, the new service will commence from March this year on a scheduled timetable.
Since last December, five chartered aircraft belonging to Arkia Israeli Airlines have already operated air services to BIA.
These A321 aircraft have the capacity to carry almost 300 passengers at a time.
Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said that several other airlines in Israel have also expressed their consent to start air services between the two airports.
Minister Silva said with nearly twenty thousand Sri Lankan workers engaged in various jobs in Israel, this direct flight service is very convenient to fly between the two countries and it is possible to get air tickets at a lower price than at present.
The Israeli Transport Minister said that a large number of tourists from Israel are looking forward to visit Sri Lanka and said that this will lead to the development of bilateral relations between the two countries.
The Israeli Minister said she will provide the necessary technical assistance to expand the facilities of Sri Lanka's airports and said that she will inform the Israeli Parliament about this agreement.
DD Friday, 16 February 2024 05:03 PM
Direct flights to Tel Aviv? Let's set politics aside and dive into the fun stuff: tourism, baby! It's time for Israeli citizens to enjoy our sun-soaked beaches! But why stop there? Let's fast-track to the next level, strengthening bilateral ties and tapping into their technological, manufacturing, and defense expertise. It's a win for Sri Lanka, opening doors to a whole new world of opportunities.
Smh Friday, 16 February 2024 05:17 PM
Wonderful news! With so many Sri Lankans traveling there for work it makes sense. Besides Isreali employers are not evil and harsh like Saudi and Kuwait or other employers. So this is a good way to encourage more jobs in Isreal and stop going to Arab countries.
Lone Ranger Saturday, 17 February 2024 04:52 AM
Thank you
More tour packages for tourists Saturday, 17 February 2024 01:59 PM
Have a 3 country tour package (Sri Lanka, India
Robert Vandort Friday, 16 February 2024 05:52 PM
This is a great initiative. Israel has been our friend since independence, and helped us in many sectors, especially militarily.
Sign up with more Budget Flights Saturday, 17 February 2024 10:34 AM
Good move to establish more flights to SL. Could also look at signing up with more budget flights as it will encourage more tourism. The proof lies with those countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore etc which has seen tremendous tourism pickup with such flights.
navi Friday, 16 February 2024 08:08 PM
While our sleepy idiot talking? The real assent is the number of Israeli Tourists traveling to SL. No country will establish air travel with no passengers to fill at least 70-80 % capacity.
Jesus Friday, 16 February 2024 11:25 PM
OmJ There loosing state of isreil so they are looking at our country to take over and take out the Race.. Our idiotic brothers in comment section thinks it's an opportunity. Oh Majority give in and take them real in
Priya Saturday, 17 February 2024 11:47 AM
It appears there are a lot of mentally ill people like you commenting and spamming anonymously.
Comment wisely Saturday, 17 February 2024 08:02 PM
Aney, they are tourists with visa. So not in SL to conquer it. So many Russian tourist lately, have the conquered SL ??
citizen Saturday, 17 February 2024 12:03 AM
So we are no longer 'tree climbing monkeys' now you need workers to fill stolen farm lands in palestine? We still remember how you armed and trained both sides of the LTTE war and made money, not caring for the consequences. Sri Lankans should be wary
Meeth Saturday, 17 February 2024 06:24 AM
Sl was a country that voted to stop the GENOCIDE And now these ministers come out of no where and they wanna financial support them
3 Nation Tour Packages Saturday, 17 February 2024 10:39 AM
Both local
India,Sri Lanka Saturday, 17 February 2024 01:54 PM
Maldives, India
Sam M Saturday, 17 February 2024 12:35 PM
Muslim countries have been a great friend of SL all the time. Having all these rushed friendship with Israel while it is mercilessly killing Palestinians is like turning our back to those friendly countries. We will also be seen as a not trust worthy country.
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