China’s Chongqing Airlines resumes operations to Colombo

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Chongqing Airlines

China based Chongqing Airlines, resumed direct nonstop flights from Chongqing to Colombo yesterday.

The inaugural flight from Chongqing to Colombo, OQ2393, arrived at 14:50 p.m. with 78 passengers and was welcomed with a celebratory water cannon salute upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.

The passengers were also warmly welcomed by a traditional Kandyan dance performance sponsored by Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and presented with tea gift packs sponsored by the Sri Lanka Tea Board.

With the recommencement of Chongqing Airlines operations in Sri Lanka with three weekly flights between Chongqing and Colombo, it will help boost tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka.

In addition, the new air connectivity will further strengthen economic cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, finance, education and culture between China and Sri Lanka.

Acorn Aviation Ltd., is the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Chongqing Airlines in Sri Lanka.

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