The Government has decided to maintain the services of national carrier, SriLankan Airlines for another 6 months, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva announced today.
Addressing the media, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said that Cabinet approval has been granted to allocate funds to maintain the services of SriLankan Airlines for another 6 months.
He further said that the Cabinet has also approved the proposal for the Government to absorb the USD 510 million outstanding debt by SriLankan Airlines.
The Aviation Minister also revealed that the calling of bids for SriLankan Airlines has been extended for 45 days. (NewsWire)