Following LNW’s recent exposé on the dilapidated condition of mobile staircases and passenger transport buses at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), SriLankan Airlines has reportedly taken steps to replace them.
Internal sources confirm that the new management team, led by Chairman Sarath Ganegoda, has decided to purchase new mobile stairs and buses to improve passenger experience.
LNW previously reported that:
The mobile staircases used for disembarking passengers are over 20 years old.
The buses transporting passengers to the immigration section are 30 years old.
This situation posed serious concerns regarding efficiency, passenger comfort, and safety.
With foreign tourist arrivals increasing, this swift action by SriLankan Airlines is commendable, ensuring a better travel experience and enhancing Sri Lanka’s aviation reputation.
