Air Force resume domestic flights

Rafik Jalaldeen

The Air Force has established an office in Katunayake to expand its domestic flight services to all parts of the country at nominal fares.

Air Force spokesman Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said the Air Force had established a domestic travellers services has now commenced and will be expanded for the use of public in the past. "This disbanded during the conflict particularly due to the security threat," he added.

The domestic service with the permission of the Defence Ministry, Wing Commander Nanayakkara told the Daily News. He observed that the Air Force has established an office in Katunayake for the passenger needs.

"People can book available charter flights to their destinations. However, there will be no formal scheduled flight services. A number of people can book on available aircraft depending on passenger seats and fly to their destinations," he added.