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Velana International Aiport

Passenger Traffic Performance Improves at Velana International Aiport

Passenger Traffic Performance Improves at Velana International Aiport

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Velana International Airport reveals passenger traffic statistics until the end of August since the border opened from 15 July. The airport reports a steady increase in passenger traffic. International arrivals during the period include 2,890 in July and 11,186 in August. This is an increase of 287% or 8296 arrivals. However, the increase in local […]

VIA Experiences Most Occupying Schedule Since Border Re-opening

VIA Experiences Most Occupying Schedule Since Border Re-opening

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Velana International Airport welcomed a total of 9 flights carrying 428 passengers on Friday (28th August), making it the occupying day since border reopening on 15th July. 4 private jets had landed at the Velana Airport on Friday. VIA’s General Manager of Terminal Operations, Ibrahim Hussein revealed that apart from the 9 flight landings, 1,127 people […]

A Lounge of Tourism Ministry to be introduced in Velana International Airport

A Lounge of Tourism Ministry to be introduced in Velana International Airport

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Tourism Minister Ali Waheed states a lounge of tourism ministry will be Introduced in the National Airport, Velana International Airport as soon as the borders are opened. In a news conference held on the 24th of June, Minister Ali Waheed stated, all the authorities are preparing for any situation that shall be facing in the […]