August 22, Colombo (LNW): SriLankan Airlines has received Cabinet approval to renew contracts for passenger and mobile lift platform services at key airports in Saudi Arabia and China.
The existing contracts, covering services at the Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh airports in Saudi Arabia and Guangzhou Airport in China, are set to expire by the end of January 2025.
In preparation for the expiration, the government initiated a limited international bidding process to select qualified service providers.
Following a thorough evaluation by the Technical Appraisal Committee and the Standing Procurement Committee, the Cabinet has approved the proposal by the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation to award three-year service contracts to the successful bidders.
Swissport Saudi Arabia Limited has been selected to manage passenger and lift platform services at the Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh airports.
Meanwhile, the contract for Guangzhou Airport in China will be handed to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Co. Both service providers have been chosen based on their demonstrated expertise and competitive bids.
The renewed agreements aim to ensure seamless passenger operations and enhance service quality at these major international hubs, supporting SriLankan Airlines’ regional presence.
