The Government had approved the proposal to waive off landing and parking fee for the period from December 26 to November 19, 2021, Co-cabinet spokesman Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said.
Addressing the weekly cabinet briefing at the Information Department, he said the decision was taken to encourage the international airlines to operate flights to Sri Lanka.
He said measures have been taken to open the airports in the country from December 26 to January 19, 2021 as per the health recommendations.
The airports will be opened as a pilot project in view to attract tourists from overseas.
Moreover, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said the decision was taken to attract airlines to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and Colombo International Airport Ratmalana. (Daily Mirror)