19 August 2022 10:56 am Views - 6060
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) opened the "Golden Route" arrival lounge yesterday to provide a premium airport experience for high-end passengers who travel through the airport.
The new route was declared open by the Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister, Nimal Siripala de Silva and he said this new service will contribute to earning additional foreign currency for the country.
He said international airports provide exclusive passenger services for their premium passengers, especially for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) who are looking for premium services at airports.
High-income airline passengers can access this route without queuing to perform airport formalities such as immigration and Emigration activities, customs checks, food, and communication needs that can be fulfilled swiftly.
At present, the BIA offers only the Silk Route Service facility for commercially-important passengers on a fee-payment basis, which does not target the HNWIs.
US$50 per passenger is currently charged to avail Silk Route facilities.
This new service will contribute to earning additional foreign currency for the country.
At the Gold Route lounge, guests can experience a swift check-in process including Customs, Immigration and Emigration, and all other formalities. The new service facility will be offered to passengers at US$200 (per arrival or departure) and reservations can be made through www.airport.lk. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)