Sri Lankan Airlines plans flights to Buddhist spots

Mumbai: Sri Lankan Airlines today said it had held discussions with the Indian tourism department with regard to commencing flights to popular Buddhist destinations such as Bodh Gaya.
The island nation's national carrier also had rights to fly to 18 new Tier-II Indian cities, he said, adding Buddhism tourism was very important in the region.
Elaborating on other plans, Manoj Gunawardena, Head of Worldwide Passenger Sales, SriLankan Airlines, said the airlines hopes to have 100 flights into India by the year-end.
Beginning February 2, the airline will be launching two flights a day to Mumbai, bringing the number of its flights throughout India to 94.
"We have progressively raised our flights into India from 67 in 2005 to 85 in 2006 to 94 this year," he said.
24/01/07 PTI/The Hindu

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