FitsAir to launch scheduled flights to Chennai, India from February 20

• To fly three times a week and later be upgraded to daily service from April
• Intends launching three new destinations next quarter

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline, is set to increase international flight offerings with the launch of service to Chennai, India. 

The new direct flight from Colombo to Chennai is set to start from February 20 and will initially fly three times a week. This will be upgraded to a daily service from April. 

The new service will be operated by a FitsAir A320 aircraft, featuring comfortable seating and convenient flight times for customers. As an introductory offer, FitsAir is offering an all-inclusive return air ticket priced at Rs.55, 400. 

“We are pleased to announce the launch of our new service to Chennai, which will provide our customers a cost-effective and comfortable way to travel to this fast-growing city,” said Ammar Kassim, Executive Director, FitsAir. 

“We hope to strengthen our ties with India and catalyse the growing tourism between the two countries.” 
Chennai is known for its dynamic culture, exciting shopping and vibrant local food. The city is also a hub for South India and has great rail and road connectivity into other towns in Tamil Nadu.  FitsAir’s extension to Chennai is part of the company’s ongoing expansion effort and demonstrates its commitment to providing customers with increased travel options and improved connectivity. The airline operates a modern fleet of 3 Airbus aircraft and employs a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals. With competitive pricing and a focus on providing a pragmatic travel experience, FitsAir is looking to be a leading low-cost carrier in the region, opening travel to all customers. FitsAir intends on launching 3 new destinations in the next quarter. FitsAir currently operates international flights to Dubai. FitsAir began operations in 1997 in the Air Cargo business. With decades of experience in the aviation industry and thousands of flights flown, FitsAir became the first privately-owned airline to be designated by the Government of Sri Lanka to operate scheduled international passenger air service out of Sri Lanka. FitsAir is a part of Aberdeen Holdings, a diversified Sri Lankan business conglomerate.