By SriLankan Airlines opened a new office in Trivandrum, in collaboration with Translanka Air Travels Pvt. Ltd., who have been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for South Kerala. This initiative is part of the airline’s strategy to enhance its presence in the southern regions of Kerala and to improve travel services for passengers from south of Kerala, as well as Kanyakumari, Nagercoil, and Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu.
The office was inaugurated by Mr. Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Worldwide Sales and Distribution at SriLankan Airlines, at a ceremony held at the Pulimood junction close to the state secretariat in Trivandrum. The event, marked by traditional customs such as the lighting of the lamp and ribbon-cutting, was attended by notable figures including Mr. Fawzan Fareid, Regional Manager for India, Bangladesh, and Nepal at SriLankan Airlines; Mr. Sandun Jayasinghe, Area Manager, Trivandrum at SriLankan Airlines; Mr. B. Ramesh Kumar, Managing Director of Translanka Air Travels; Mr. Radhakrishnan, Vice President of Translanka Air Travels; Mr. K.C. Chandrahasn, Managing Director of Kerala Travels Interserve Ltd.; Mr. K.V. Miralidharan, President of the Travel Agents Association of Kerala, along with other leaders in the trade and media representatives.
During the inauguration, Mr. Tennakoon spoke about SriLankan Airlines’ proactive plans to promote Sri Lanka as a tourist destination among residents of Kerala. He pointed out the geographical proximity of Kerala to Sri Lanka, noting that Colombo airport is conveniently accessible from Trivandrum and Kochi. Although Kerala’s three international airports already serve as significant transit points to Colombo, there is still considerable untapped potential for tourism between the two regions. To capitalize on this, SriLankan Airlines plans to conduct a series of roadshows, meet with travel agents, and launch various marketing campaigns to attract tourists from Kerala to Sri Lanka.
Having initiated flights to Trivandrum in April 1980, SriLankan Airlines has long maintained robust connections between Trivandrum and Colombo, providing smooth travel options to numerous global destinations. Presently, the airline operates four weekly flights between Trivandrum and Colombo on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Reflecting on the airline’s longstanding presence in Trivandrum, Mr. Tennakoon reiterated SriLankan Airlines’ commitment to offering exceptional service and connectivity to the people of Southern Kerala. With Sri Lanka being the closest international destination to South Kerala and Trivandrum, the region continues to attract an increasing number of visitors, drawn by its unique cultural offerings, culinary experiences, and picturesque landscapes. As SriLankan Airlines begins this new partnership and outreach effort, it aims to further enhance the travel experience for passengers and strengthen the relationship between Kerala and Sri Lanka
