VIA is the backbone that supports all industries: Minister Saeed

Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, stated that Velana International Airport (VIA) is the backbone supporting all industries, including tourism and hospitality. He spoke at the opening ceremony of the Koveli Lounge in the new terminal. The new terminal opened on July 26, 2025, featuring 47 check-in counters, 6 self-service counters, 20 departure immigration counters, 6 boarding gates, and 12 aero bridges, with capacity for 7 million passengers per year. The previous terminal opened in 1981.

Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, stated that Velana International Airport (VIA) is the backbone supporting all industries, including tourism and hospitality. He spoke at the opening ceremony of the Koveli Lounge in the new terminal. The new terminal opened on July 26, 2025, featuring 47 check-in counters, 6 self-service counters, 20 departure immigration counters, 6 boarding gates, and 12 aero bridges, with capacity for 7 million passengers per year. The previous terminal opened in 1981.

Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, stated that Velana International Airport (VIA) is the backbone supporting all industries, including tourism and hospitality. He spoke at the opening ceremony of the Koveli Lounge in the new terminal. The new terminal opened on July 26, 2025, featuring 47 check-in counters, 6 self-service counters, 20 departure immigration counters, 6 boarding gates, and 12 aero bridges, with capacity for 7 million passengers per year. The previous terminal opened in 1981.

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