SriLanka, Oct. 25 -- British Airways has resumed flights to Sri Lanka after a decade-long hiatus, with its first flight arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake on Saturday (24).

The Boeing 777-200ER, operating as flight BA2045 from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), arrived in Colombo in the morning, marking the British carrier's return to the Sri Lankan market.

The airline is scheduled to operate three flights a week between London Gatwick and Colombo during the winter season, offering economy, premium economy and business class options.

The resumption is expected to boost Sri Lanka's tourism industry, particularly by providing more travel options for visitors from the UK, one of the country's key tourism markets...