Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in southeast Sri Lanka, built at a cost of £162 million funded by China, sees just seven passengers a day despite being able to handle a million passengers annually. Opened in 2013 under President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the airport has faced criticism for its low demand, runway orientation, and environmental impact, with airlines like SriLankan Airlines and Mihin Lanka leaving due to lack of business, leaving only a handful of airlines operating at the site.
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New video ‘proves’ teacher in Ryanair ordeal ‘did nothing wrong’
Tsvetana Kalinina, a 55-year-old kindergarten teacher, was denied boarding a Ryanair flight to Vienna after a dispute over her hand luggage, which she claims fit airline regulations. Despite her emotional plea, she was escorted off the plane, and the airline maintained her bag exceeded the allowed size, while the CEO emphasized the need to enforce baggage rules. Want More Context? 🔎
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