Awards and Achievements

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“Best in managing health at work” at Asian Leadership Awards 2021(Ada Derana, 2021)

 

"Diamond" Standard by the APEX Health Safety (Airline Passengers Experience Association) powered by SimpliFlying- 2021 (SriLankan Airlines, 2021)


SriLankan Airlines named as the ‘World’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean’ title at World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania – 2020 (SriLankan Airlines, 2020)


SriLankan Airlines ranked second in Asia, Asia-Pacific for Lowest Carbon Footprint – 2016 (SriLankan Airlines, n.d.)


“flygreen” - Voluntary Carbon Offset program, has been recognized as one of the Aviation climate solutions by ATAG (Air Transport Action Group) – 2015


SriLankan Airlines’ CSR leadership was honored by being listed in the 100 most impactful CSR Leaders for the Airline efforts, at the 25th edition of the World CSR Congress – 2017 (Biodiversity Sri Lanka, 2017)


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