APG APPOINTED AS SRILANKAN AIRLINES’ PASSENGER GSA IN IRELAND
Nov 2023
APG has been named as the official Passenger General Sales Agent (GSA) of SriLankan Airlines in Ireland.
In this collaborative venture, APG will provide its expertise in sales development, comprehensive marketing initiatives, as well as reservation and ticketing services for the national carrier of Sri Lanka in Ireland.
As a proud member of the oneworld Alliance, SriLankan Airlines presently connects its hub, Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, with various points across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Far East, Europe, the Middle East and Australia.
“We are pleased to announce our partnership with APG, who will represent SriLankan Airlines in Ireland effective November 2023. This partnership will open up our spectrum of services to the Irish market, making it easier to reserve flight tickets and other passenger services from Ireland to Colombo via London, Doha or Abu Dhabi. Passengers will also be able to travel beyond Colombo to our extensive network in India; the Far East, Maldives and Australia.” stated Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Worldwide Sales & Distribution of SriLankan Airlines.
“We are honoured to be appointed as the Passenger General Sales Agent for SriLankan Airlines in Ireland. This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing top-class sales and marketing support, as well as seamless reservation services. We look forward to contributing to the airline's success in the Irish market.” adds Mr Richard Burgess, President APG Network.
In this collaborative venture, APG will provide its expertise in sales development, comprehensive marketing initiatives, as well as reservation and ticketing services for the national carrier of Sri Lanka in Ireland.
As a proud member of the oneworld Alliance, SriLankan Airlines presently connects its hub, Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, with various points across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Far East, Europe, the Middle East and Australia.
“We are pleased to announce our partnership with APG, who will represent SriLankan Airlines in Ireland effective November 2023. This partnership will open up our spectrum of services to the Irish market, making it easier to reserve flight tickets and other passenger services from Ireland to Colombo via London, Doha or Abu Dhabi. Passengers will also be able to travel beyond Colombo to our extensive network in India; the Far East, Maldives and Australia.” stated Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Worldwide Sales & Distribution of SriLankan Airlines.
“We are honoured to be appointed as the Passenger General Sales Agent for SriLankan Airlines in Ireland. This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing top-class sales and marketing support, as well as seamless reservation services. We look forward to contributing to the airline's success in the Irish market.” adds Mr Richard Burgess, President APG Network.
About SriLankan Airlines:
SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, is an award-winning airline with a firm reputation as a global leader in service, comfort, safety, reliability, and punctuality.
Launched in 1979, the airline's hub is located at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo providing convenient connections to its global network (including codeshare partners) of 113 destinations in 59 countries around the world. Its direct route map covers major cities across the Europe, Australia, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and the Far East. The Airline operates an all-Airbus fleet including a state-of-the-art A330-300 and modern A320/321neo fleet.
The latest accolades won by the Airline include, 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Awards® -for Best Food & Beverage in Central/Southern Asia and Best Seat Comfort in Central/Southern Asia, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (SMBR) Global Aviation Awards-Best Aviation Sustainability Programme (Mathaka upcycling project), World’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean title for the sixth consecutive time and Asia’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean title for the fifth consecutive time at World Travel Awards 2021, PATA Gold Awards 2021-Marketing Carrier, and the highest attainable Diamond rating at the APEX Health and Safety Audit Powered by SimplyFlying.
website www.srilankan.com
About APG Ireland
APG Ireland is part of the APG Network spanning 170 countries and is a leading GSA in Ireland.
APG offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to airline distribution for over 200 airline clients worldwide. APG offers not only global online and offline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, BSP, ARC and TCH support services as well as state-of-the-art NDC distribution solutions, all aimed at reducing costs and maximising an airline's yield and revenue potential.
SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, is an award-winning airline with a firm reputation as a global leader in service, comfort, safety, reliability, and punctuality.
Launched in 1979, the airline's hub is located at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo providing convenient connections to its global network (including codeshare partners) of 113 destinations in 59 countries around the world. Its direct route map covers major cities across the Europe, Australia, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and the Far East. The Airline operates an all-Airbus fleet including a state-of-the-art A330-300 and modern A320/321neo fleet.
The latest accolades won by the Airline include, 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Awards® -for Best Food & Beverage in Central/Southern Asia and Best Seat Comfort in Central/Southern Asia, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (SMBR) Global Aviation Awards-Best Aviation Sustainability Programme (Mathaka upcycling project), World’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean title for the sixth consecutive time and Asia’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean title for the fifth consecutive time at World Travel Awards 2021, PATA Gold Awards 2021-Marketing Carrier, and the highest attainable Diamond rating at the APEX Health and Safety Audit Powered by SimplyFlying.
website www.srilankan.com
About APG Ireland
APG Ireland is part of the APG Network spanning 170 countries and is a leading GSA in Ireland.
APG offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to airline distribution for over 200 airline clients worldwide. APG offers not only global online and offline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, BSP, ARC and TCH support services as well as state-of-the-art NDC distribution solutions, all aimed at reducing costs and maximising an airline's yield and revenue potential.
