SriLankan Airways was launched in 1979 to provide an affordable flying alternative for its native country. Now, the carrier has expanded from a national airline to an international one. It is based out of the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo.
Its exceptional features have earned many accolades. These include awards like 'World's Friendliest Cabin Staff'’ by Skytrax and 'Airline of the Year 2008 and 2009' by Sri Lanka Presidential Travel & Tourism Awards.