Is Sri Lanka planning to launch a budget airline?

The Sri Lanka Government is planning to launch a Budget Airline in Sri Lanka as soon as possible according to a statement by the Sri Lankan Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva. The minister said that several countries currently operate budget airlines, and as Sri Lanka has no such service yet, it is essential to consider the option and prepare a work plan in this regard, reports Daily News. With several airports in the country, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said they are operated with proper safety arrangements and standards for aircraft operating in Sri Lanka’s