Mihin Travel 40% below other airlines

Kotte: Chief Government Whip Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle yesterday told Parliament the establishment of Mihin Air by the Government has enabled Sri Lankans to travel to several countries at 40 per cent below the air fares charged by other airline services.
Responding to an oral question raised by JVP MP Anura Dissanayake whether the Government has transformed money belonging to Lankaputhra Development Bank to Mihin Air, Fernandopulle said Mihin Air is the only airline owned by the Government.
Mihin Air has started flight operations to Dubai, India, the Maldives and Bangkok compared with other airline services charges of Mihin Air is 40 per cent less than the other airline services, the Minister said.
UNP MP Lakshman Kiriella questioned whether the Government has obtained Parliament approval to set up Mihin Air.
Fernandopulle said there is no need to obtain Parliament approval to set up airline services like Mihin Air.
06/07/07 Uditha Kumarasinghe, Rajmi Manatunga and Irangika Range/Ceylon Daily News, Sri Lanka

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Categories: Foreign Jul 2007