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SriLankan explores opportunities for new direct flights to Australia Source: Lanka Business Online SriLankan Airlines CEO, Suren Ratwatte says the national carrier will explore more opportunities in Australia with new direct flights to destinations like Sydney. Ratwatte said daily nonstop flights between Colombo and Melbourne are witnessing high traffic with customers reporting satisfaction at being able to undertake the flight without long layovers. Despite Australia being home to a large Sri Lankan Diaspora and student community, passenger arrivals into Sri Lanka have been on the decline in 2017. New Colombo – Melbourne direct flight has reversed the trend of declining passenger traffic into Sri Lanka. SriLankan said the route has already registered a profit within a period of six months. “We are delighted to fulfill a long-felt need for a direct flight from Colombo to Melbourne,” Ratwatte said. “Following the success of this strategic decision, we will explore opportunities, for ...