SriLankan Airlines has been named the ‘Best Airline for South Asia’ at the recently held International Tourism Conclave and Travel Awards in Delhi, India, cementing its position at the pinnacle of the region’s aviation landscape. The award honours SriLankan’s expansive, next-level network connecting South Asia to the world, its signature Sri Lankan hospitality and the meaningful connections it fosters with travellers across the region, as recognised by a distinguished panel of judges and jury members.
Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Commercial of SriLankan Airlines, stated, “Receiving this award further validates our unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional travel experience to our customers in South Asia. Our extensive connectivity across key markets, combined with our renowned service, make us the preferred choice for travellers in this part of the world. This recognition inspires us to continue pushing boundaries in our quest to enhance both the travel experience and our network, so we can serve our customers even better in the future.”
With nearly 90 weekly flights linking India to Colombo and beyond, SriLankan Airlines offers multiple daily connections from key metro cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru, along with strong connectivity from Tier two cities. The airline operates eight weekly flights from Tiruchirappalli, proudly holding the distinction of being the first international carrier to serve the city.
SriLankan also connects Madurai with six weekly frequencies, while operating four weekly flights each from Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram. From the Kerala hub of Kochi, the airline offers daily services, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of India’s rapidly growing leisure travel market, both from metros and emerging urban centres.
India is Sri Lanka’s single largest tourism source market, accounting for about one-fifth of the total inbound traffic to the island, underscoring the commercial and cultural significance of India to SriLankan Airlines, which holds market leadership on routes connecting Chennai, Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai with Colombo.
SriLankan Airlines serves South Asia with spacious wide-body and narrow-body Airbus aircraft, offering both Business and Economy Class cabins. Passengers can look forward to a fusion of regional cuisine and global flavours, including the airline’s award-winning Sri Lankan cuisine. They can also relax with an extensive selection of movies, music and more, while enjoying the warmth of true Sri Lankan hospitality as they travel.
Complementing its schedule and onboard service are targeted engagement initiatives to the Indian market. These include bespoke holiday packages and special deals, such as the airline’s recent and successful Ramayana Trail campaign, covering the legendary sites from the epic tale of King Rama. SriLankan also caters to business travellers through all-inclusive MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) solutions, and to couples planning trending destination weddings in Sri Lanka.
Photo caption – SriLankan Airlines has been named the ‘Best Airline for South Asia’ at the recently held International Tourism Conclave and Travel Awards in Delhi. From left to right: Anil Gupta – CEO, ICM Group; Dammika Kulatunge – Manager, Northern India, SriLankan Airlines receiving the award; Nasir Aslam Wani – Advisor to the Honourable Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir; Pirzada Farooq Ahamed Shah – Member, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
Source : Ada Derana