Flydubai touches down in Mattala
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Flydubai made a special touch down at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, also known as Hambantota International Airport, as part of the official opening day celebrations.
Flydubai’s Chief Commercial Officer, Hamad Obaidalla, headed the delegation. The new service will commence a three-times a week service to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport from 21 May 2013.
Through this second route to the island, Flydubai continues to further support the Sri Lanka Government’s efforts to bring in 2.5 million visitors a year by 2016. The airline carried 104,000 passengers in 2012, recording a remarkable 67% year-on-year growth.