Mihin Lanka flies in T'nadu biz group

Mihin Lanka, Sri Lanka's national low-cost carrier, flew the Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industries (TCCI) delegation from Madurai to Sri Lanka for the Jaffna International Trade Fair and hold B2B meetings with businessmen in the Northern and the Eastern provinces.

The meetings will play a pivotal role in strengthening bilateral trade between the business communities of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.

The 44-member delegation was led by Senior President S. Rethinavelu and President of the Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industries, N. Jegatheesan.

The TCCI played a key role in facilitating the introduction of Mihin Lanka flights to Madurai. Starting with three flights per week. Mihin Lanka operates flights on all seven days.

Senior President, Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Rethinavelu said, "Although the flight was only 45 minutes, the service on board was fantastic. There is a lot of potential for Mihin Lanka and I think they ought to introduce two flights per day to Madurai."

Mihin Lanka operations to Madurai have seen a surge during the recent past due to the heavy demand for safe, comfortable flights within a reasonable budget.