BIA extends ban on incoming passenger flights till 7 April

The Government has banned entry of incoming passenger flights at the Bandaranaike International Aiport (BIA) until 7 April.

This closure will be reviewed by the Sri Lanka Authorities, Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka Chairman Upul Dharmadasa said. Previously the ban was imposed till 31 March.

CAA said during the closure period the following will be permitted:

1. Aircraft departures with passengers originating from Colombo, stopovers, transit passengers or visiting tourists. 2. Emergency diversions to BIA

3. Freighter operations and humanitarian flights to BIA

4. Technical landings at BIA

5. Inbound ferry flights (without passengers) at BIA

Airlines are strictly instructed to follow these instructions and the other instructions sent previously.