SriLankan Airlines received the prestigious title of ‘Best Airline Partner’ at the Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards Night, held on 19 November 2024, validating the airline’s outstanding contributions to boosting tourism in the Southern Indian state. This accolade marks the airline’s second significant honour in recent months, following its win as the Leading International Airline in South Asia under the Visitors’ Choice Awards category at the South Asian Travel Awards in September.

The Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards celebrates airlines that have made a substantial impact on the state’s tourism sector. With nearly 35 weekly flights connecting Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, and Madurai in Tamil Nadu to Colombo, SriLankan Airlines has established itself as one of the leading international airlines serving the state, supporting inbound tourism for shopping, pilgrimage, and medical travel. The airline is operating close to 90 weekly flights pan-India, spanning Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Cochin, and Thiruvananthapuram, in addition to Tamil Nadu.

Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Worldwide Sales and Distribution at SriLankan Airlines commented on the award, stating, “We are deeply honoured to receive the ‘Best Airline Partner’ award at the Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards Night. This recognition underpins our unwavering commitment to excellence in service and connectivity in the region, and we will continue to scale up our footprint in Tamil Nadu, which has immense potential to become one of the most preferred travel destinations in this part of the world.”

Kasun Welaratne, Sales Manager of SriLankan Airlines in Chennai, added, “We are delighted to be recognized as the best among leading airlines operating to Tamil Nadu. This is a testament to the trust our loyal customers have placed in SriLankan Airlines, and their affirmation drives us to keep pushing ourselves to further enhance our services in the region.”

With an emphasis on customer satisfaction and connectivity, the airline aims to further enrich the travel experience for passengers in the region. As SriLankan Airlines continues to be one of the most decorated airlines in South Asia, this latest accolade serves as a reminder of the pivotal role the airline plays in promoting tourism in both its home base and the rest of South Asia.

Photo caption : Kasun Welaratne, Sales Manager - Madras (left), and Fawzan Fareid, Manager - India & Bangladesh (centre), from SriLankan Airlines, receiving 'The Best Airline Partner' award at the Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards Night.