Edelweiss Air, a member of the Lufthansa Group, operated its inaugural seasonal flight from Zurich to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (28), marking the start of the winter travel season.

Flight WK-064 arrived at 10:03 a.m. aboard an Airbus A340, carrying 257 passengers — 27 in business class and 230 in economy along with 12 cabin crew. The aircraft was welcomed with a traditional water salute.

The airline will operate two flights per week between Zurich and Colombo every Tuesday and Saturday during the winter season. The return flight departed for Zurich at 11:45 a.m.