Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Sri Lanka's aviation sector marked a significant milestone on Saturday (31) afternoon as Beijing Capital Airlines officially inaugurated its direct flight service between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The inaugural flight, JD-487, operated by an Airbus A330, touched down in Katunayake at 1:46 p.m. carrying 170 passengers and 13 crew members.

Following aviation tradition, the aircraft was greeted with a ceremonial water salute upon taxiing.

Flight Schedule and Operations The new service will operate twice weekly, strengthening the connection between the two capitals:

Days: Every Tuesday and Saturday.

Arrival at BIA: 2:20 p.m.

Departure to Beijing: 4:20 p.m.

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