Prices of airline tickets issued in Sri Lanka increased

Prices of airline tickets issued in Sri Lanka increased

March 11, 2022   09:24 am

The prices of all airline tickets issued in Sri Lanka have been increased in line with the hike in exchange rates, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced.

According to the CAA chairman, the prices of airline tickets would go up by 27% with effect from today (March 11).

The rate of exchange for one US dollar increased to LKR 259.99 from the previously traded amount of LKR 203.66.

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