Sri Lanka, May 13 -- Amidst most global airlines cutting flights and shrinking operations due to skyrocketing jet fuel prices, the government has confirmed that national carrier SriLankan Airlines will continue all its current international routes without any cuts, even as major carriers around the world struggle to survive rising costs.

Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka told the Daily Mirror that the government has signed an agreement with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to supply fuel on credit for a limited period. He also revealed that the Treasury has stepped in with a grant to support the airline during this difficult time.

"We have not taken any decision to reduce or limit long-haul operations," the Min...