Mihin Lanka targets South Indian cities

Dubai: A new Sri Lankan airline said it would offer the cheapest fares from Dubai to South Indian cities, if it wins Indian approval this summer.
Mihin Lanka, which owns just two aircraft, an Airbus A320 and A321, began daily flights to Dubai in April from the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo.
The budget carrier, which distinguishes itself from other no-frills airlines by offering an in-flight meal, said it is awaiting approval from the Indian government to fly to two cities in Tiruvanandapuram and Trichi.
Once approved, Mihin will fly from Dubai to Kerala via Colombo, which could provide a boon for the hundreds of thousands of Keralites working in the UAE.
Mihin is owned by the Sri Lankan government, and competes with Sri Lankan Airlines, which is also government owned with a minority stake held by Emirates airline.
15/06/97 Ivan Gale/Gulf News, United Arab Emirates

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