SriLankan Airlines announced (04-Apr-2019) it developed a five year strategic business plan for 2019-2024 with the following provisions:
- Expand route network by adding new destinations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, south Asia and east Asia;
- Move away from "the current limited point-to-point strategy";
- Enhance route network "through codeshare partnerships and alliances";
- Expand direct online sales;
- Introduce additional digital payment options;
- Increase revenue from subsidiaries, including SriLankan Cargo, SriLankan Engineering and SriLankan Ground Handling. [more - original PR]