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Chongqing Airlines, an airline based in Chongqing, China, resumed direct nonstop flights from Chongqing to Colombo on Monday.
The inaugural flight from Chongqing to Colombo, arrived at 14:50 hrs with 78 passengers and was welcomed with a celebratory water cannon salute upon arrival at BIA. Further, passengers were warmly welcomed by a traditional Kandyan dance performance sponsored by Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and presented with tea gift packs sponsored by the Sri Lanka Tea Board.
There will be three weekly flights between Chongqing and Colombo. Acorn Aviation (Private) Limited is the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Chongqing Airlines in Sri Lanka.
