18 July 2023 03:07 pm Views - 1238
The government today approved the extension of the 50% Embarkation Levy for Jaffna International Airport (JIA) for another six months.
Addressing the weekly cabinet briefing, Cabinet spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardana said the period ended on July 11 and therefore the Cabinet approved the proposal presented by the Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister to extend this period.
With the extension of the period the passengers using the JIA can purchase air tickets at an affordable price and it will also promote the Jaffna International Airport, Minister Gunawardana said. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickama)