To Jaffna in one hour
ExpoAir resumes flights to Jaffna:
ExpoAir, the pioneering domestic aviation company in Sri Lanka in
operation since 1997 announced the resumption of regular flights from
Colombo - Jaffna Offering a unique service, based on value for money,
with stringent service standards, ExpoAir stands out as the only
domestic airline which continued operations from Colombo to Jaffna
during the armed conflict of the past decades.
Revamped with a brand new aircraft and new flight plan, ExpoAir aims
to woo the business traveller with the promise of “Jaffna in just over 1
Hour”, with twice-daily scheduled flights; underscoring its
understanding of the need for affordable and fast travel between the
northern capital and Colombo. A brand new Cessna Grand Caravan 12 seater
aircraft with leather seats, individual reading lights, air-vents,
equipped with a drop-down monitor which will be screening silent movies
during the flight.
The journey promises to be invigorating and comfortable with the
added bonus of 2 flight crew members to take care of safety and comfort.
Taking off on February 01 ExpoAir will fly twice daily from Ratmalana
Airport at 07:00 hrs. and 16:15 hrs. and return flights from Jaffna will
be at 08:45 hrs. and 16:45 hrs. respectively, with arrival times
approximately one hour after takeoff. The one-way tickets are priced at
Rs. 10,000/- and return tickets at Rs 19,100/- which includes a 15 kg
baggage allowance per individual. The excess baggage charges are limited
to a nominal Rs. 150/- per kilo. ExpoAir will operate a special shuttle
service to and from the Palaly airport to the Jaffna town to ensure
maximum safety and comfort for the passengers.
Since 1997, ExpoAir has successfully established a strong standing
among domestic air passengers based on its commitment and dedication to
providing a service of the highest quality while adhering to the most
rigid safety standards. ExpoAir commenced scheduled daily passenger
flights to Jaffna after the signing of the peace pact, with the first
flight to Jaffna taking off on June 03, 2002. Even during the peak of
the armed conflict, with uninterrupted services throughout, ExpoAir was
the business and leisure traveller’s first choice for travel to the
country’s north.
The airline constantly kept upgrading its aircraft and operated 3-4
flights daily with two 52-seater aircraft namely the Fokker F-27-500.
ExpoAir temporarily suspended its domestic operation in 2010 due to the
fact that the general public opted to drive to Jaffna sans any security
threat and the non-presence of the rebels. Curiosity drove the public to
drive and see for themselves areas held by the rebels for almost three
decades where free movement was not possible due to the presence of the
rebels.
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