• SriLankan which is already flying over India, are operating with fuel from Chennai and other Indian airports

By T. K. G. Kapila  

As an alternative solution and measures to minimize the issues of refuelling aircraft at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), it was reported that flights would be diverted to airports such as Chennai, Dubai and Singapore, airport sources said.   

SriLankan Airlines which is already flying over India, are operating with fuel for its fleet from Chennai and other Indian airports, a senior official said.  

He added that the matter has been discussed with Indian authorities earlier.  

He further said the fuel required for the aircraft will be procured from the airports on their return flights to Chennai or New Delhi. (T.K.G. Kapila)