4 January 2024 11:46 pm Views - 1590
Colombo, Jan 04 (Daily Mirror) - The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) has taken steps to place 28 officials, including the President of the Airport Joint Professional Trade Union, on compulsory leave.
Athula Galkatiya, Chairman of AASL, revealed that the secretary of this trade union sent letters to airlines providing air travel services in Sri Lanka and the Director General of Civil Aviation on January 2, allegedly with the intention of disrupting services at Bandaranaike International Airport.
Deeming this as an unwarranted action lacking legal and moral justification, the chairman swiftly implemented the decision to place the individuals on compulsory leave with immediate effect, pending a formal investigation.
The Chairman specified that access to any premises of the airport and the airline by the officials would be prohibited until the investigations are concluded.
The Chairman assured that these actions were taken in accordance with the rules and regulations within the AASL, emphasizing a commitment to maintaining the smooth functioning of aviation services in the country.