
SriLankan Airlines receives the Visitors’ Choice Award for Leading International Airline at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026.
SriLankan Airlines has once again been honored with the Visitors’ Choice Award for Leading International Airline at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, reaaffirming its recognition in the regional travel and tourism industry. The airline, which has received this accolade in previous years, was the only international airline recognized in this category at this year’s ceremony, held in the Maldives.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, SATA brought together prominent industry stakeholders, including Government Ministers, dignitaries, diplomats, and senior representatives from leading airlines and their head offices.
Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Commercial, SriLankan Airlines, stated, “We are honored to receive this recognition at the South Asian Travel Awards 2026. Being named the Leading International Airline in the Visitors’ Choice Awards once again is a meaningful acknowledgment of our commitment to serving our passengers and strengthening our presence in the region. This award inspires us to continue enhancing the travel experience we offer and to build stronger connections with the markets and communities we serve.”
SriLankan Airlines continues to strengthen its regional and international connectivity through an extensive flight network.
In South Asia, the airline operates nearly 130 weekly flights to 15 destinations across India, Pakistan, the Maldives, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Its schedules provide convenient connections for travelers visiting Colombo for business or leisure, alongside passengers traveling onwards to destinations worldwide.
The recognition further reinforces SriLankan Airlines’ position in the regional aviation industry, reflecting its commitment to service excellence, enhanced passenger experiences, and lasting relationships with travelers and industry partners.


