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Saturday, October 24 2026
Saturday, October 24 2026
MONETABRIEF - British Airways has re-started direct flights to Sri Lanka with the first flight landing in Colombo on October 24, the island's state airport agency said.
British Airways will fly three times a week from Gatwick to Bandaranaike International Airport.
British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick, Director General of Civil Aviation, Daminda Rambukwella, had welcomed the passengers.
Officials from Hayleys, Sri Lanka Tourism were also present.
British Airways stopped flying to Sri Lanka in 2015. (Colombo/Oct24/2026)
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