Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The Bandaranaike International Airport(BIA) is ready to open for travellers, as soon as the repatriations of Sri Lankans are completed, Media Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism Pradeep Anura Kumara said yesterday (28).

Even though there was indefinite opening in August and the first week of September, he added, "There were no dates fixed for the opening, due to the repatriation process happening and thereafter the availability of quarantine centres.

Kumara said the matter has been put forward to the cabinet, and what measures will be implemented to open the airport as soon as possible. The Cabinet hasn't responded to the matter yet.

"As a ministry, we are ready to carry out the necessary measures to open the air...