All duty-free electronic shops have been relocated to the 2nd floor of the arrival terminal building of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited said in a statement that the relocation has been made with the objective of enhancing the passenger experience at the Arrival Duty-Free area at the BIA.
The opening ceremony of the new premises was held today, 03rd January 2023 with the participation of Minister of Ports, Shipping & Aviation Nimal Siripala De Silva.
The statement further said the scope of work consisted of the construction of a new electronic mall on the second floor of the new passenger terminal building, the shifting of 31 arrival duty-free shops from the first floor to the second floor, the installation of two escalators and two glass elevators, the construction of a structural steel staircase, the extension of three existing elevators, and the construction of four washroom blocks, etc. This expansion of passenger facilitation and the shifting of the duty-free shops from the first floor to the second-floor results in improving the image of the airport and Sri Lanka in every aspect.
AASL stated that it spent approximately Rs. 225 million on the relocation, which added a total floor area of 1900 square meters. This relocation will facilitate the passengers’ use of their duty-free allowance for consumer electronics.
The overall expectation from the airport and aviation services by establishing the BIA New Arrival Electronic Mall is to enhance the arrival duty-free shopping experience of passengers and enhance the service quality of the airport.
AASL added that it has been a dire need for BIA to make such a difference in the arrival of duty-free goods and provide an enhanced customer experience. (NewsWire)
