China Eastern Airlines to increase frequency
Flights from Beijing, Shanghai:
Indunil Hewage
China Eastern Airlines is expected to increase frequency to Sri Lanka
from Shanghai and Beijing in the near future. “With the prevailing peace
in Sri Lanka and the close bi-lateral relationship between Sri Lanka and
China in economic and political arenas has led to the increase in
Chinese tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan businessmen are also
visiting various destinations in China for business activities,” China
Eastern Airlines G.S.A Dart Aviation Executive Director S Mohanadas
said.
S Mohanadas |
Eustace Silva |
He said mega tourism related infrastructure facilities projects
taking place in the Northern and Eastern parts of the country will
definitely create many opportunities for Sri Lankan aviation industry.
China Eastern Airlines G.S.A Dart Aviation Director and General
Manger Eustace Silva said the Chinese Government is planning to put up
the largest single airport in China before the end of 2011.
This airport is capable of catering to the entire Asia. It is
expected that with the opening up of this airport more opportunities
will be created for Sri Lankan aviation industry.
With the assistance of reputed local travel agents, the Chinese
Embassy and Sri Lanka Tourism are planning to attract more Chinese
tourists to Sri Lanka.
“In addition we are planning to encourage more Sri Lankan travellers
to go to China,” he said.
“China is considered as a preferred destination for business
activities for local and global businessmen,” Silva said.
China Eastern Airlines opened its new office premises at no 72, Park
Street, Colombo 2 yesterday.
China Eastern Airlines is one of the largest carriers in China and
currently operates three flights per week from Kunming to Sri Lanka and
going back to Male. |