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SriLankan attracts 12,000 applicants in cabin crew recruitment drive

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SriLankan Airlines has received an overwhelming response to its latest cabin crew recruitment campaign, with nearly 12,000 applicants vying for positions as the airline expands to meet growing global demand.

The selection process enters its next phase from May 20–23 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), where shortlisted candidates will undergo a multi-stage evaluation. This includes document verification, image and presentation assessments, and aptitude interviews conducted by expert panels. Only those who clear all stages will advance to final interviews at the airline’s Katunayake headquarters.

Susan Jacob, Group Head of Human Resources, stated, “We seek individuals who embody Sri Lanka’s warmth and are committed to excellence in service. Our transparent process ensures we select the best talent.”

Ravi Samarasinghe, Senior Manager of Cabin Services, highlighted the broader impact: “This recruitment supports our strategic growth and Sri Lanka’s tourism revival. New crew members will enhance operational excellence and contribute to the economy.”

The drive underscores the airline’s post-pandemic recovery and ambition to strengthen its footprint in emerging markets. Successful candidates will join a team dedicated to elevating SriLankan Airlines’ global reputation for hospitality.

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Over 18,000MT of salt imported to address shortage

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Sri Lanka has imported 18,163 MT of salt between May 22 and June 07, according to Customs.

The total cost of these imports amounted to approximately Rs.1,291 million, with Rs.720 million paid as taxes.

The imports are part of efforts to address the ongoing salt shortage, with a total target of 30,000 MT to be brought into the country.

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CBSL advises banks to further assist affected SMEs

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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), with a view to facilitating sustainable revival of businesses that were adversely affected during the recent past has advised the licensed commercial banks and licensed specialised banks (hereinafter referred to as licensed banks) to provide further concessions to those SME borrowers who commenced discussions for business revival with the respective banks by 31.03.2025. 

These relief measures are in line with Circular No. 04 of 2024 dated 19.12.2024 on Relief Measures to Assist the affected SMEs and the Addendum Circular No. 01 of 2025 dated 01.01.2025.

Accordingly, licensed banks have been advised to provide further concessions including interest reliefs and new lending to affected borrowers while the timeline given to the licensed banks in Circular No. 04 of 2024 to enter into reschedulement agreements with eligible SME borrowers has been extended from 15.06.2025 to 30.06.2025.

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Qantas to close budget airline Jetstar Asia

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Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia will close down at the end of July, its Australian owner Qantas has announced.

The low-cost carrier has struggled with rising supplier costs, high airport fees and increased competition from other airlines in the region.

Qantas says the closure will provide it with A$500m ($325.9m; £241.4m) to invest towards renewing its fleet of aircraft, adding that it will redeploy 13 planes for routes across Australia and New Zealand.

The closure of Jetstar Asia will not impact its Australia-based Jetstar Airways operations, nor those of Jetstar Japan, according to a statement from Qantas.

“We have seen some of Jetstar Asia’s supplier costs increase by up to 200 per cent, which has materially changed its cost base,” said Qantas Group Chief Executive Vanessa Hudson in the statement.

The discount airline, which has operated flights for over 20 years, is set to make a A$35m loss this financial year.

(BBC News)

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