SriLankan Airlines takes AquaFresh bottled water on board

IN its commitment to support local industries, national carrier SriLankan Airlines took on board Access Natural Water Private Limited as its preferred bottled water supplier.

SriLankan Airlines will serve access Natural Water's Aqua Fresh bottled water aboard all its international flights beginning January.

This is the first time that a local firm has been selected to meet the national carrier's water needs.

The deal signed earlier this year, comes after SriLankan Airlines carried out extensive testing on water quality levels, local bottling facilities and the bottlers commitment to maintain quality standards.

Head of Service delivery of SriLankan Airlines Nigel O'Shea said the Airline had to maintain a strict quality standard, especially with the food and beverage served on board its flights.

"We constantly monitor our quality standards to ensure the best service and comfort levels at 35,000 feet. We are happy to partner Access Natural Water's and we are confident they will meet our high quality standards." O'Shea said.