Operations FAQs
 
 
Frequently Asked Questions on Operations
 
1 How many wheelchair passengers can be taken in Aircraft (International/Domestic)?
  Domestic
Limited to one passenger due to limited facilities.

International
The regulatory requirement is that the total number of wheel chair passengers should not exceed the number of able-bodied passengers. Each airline has it's own policy provided the requirements represented is confirmed to .
 
2 How many infants can be accommodated in Cabin?  
  The number is determined by the number of kangaroo belts, and infants life jackets that the aircraft carries.
 
3 Can one adult carry 2 infants?
  No. For safety requirements, each infant has to be accompanied by an adult.


 
4 What is the Max weight of hold Baggage?
 
  • 20 Kg for economy class passengers
  • 30 Kg for business class passengers

 
5 What's the Max weight of carry baggage?
  7Kgs

 
6 How can a foreign Air Operator obtain the Dangerous Goods approval permit from the Civil Aviation Authority?  
  Forward this office a duly filled application as per SLCAP 4200 (former SLCAP 16061) manual on Transport of Dangerous goods along with the applicable fee.

 
7 How can a person obtain the Air Operator Certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority?
  Forward this office a duly filled application as per SLCAP 4100 (former SLCAP 16052) Air Operator Certification manual along with the applicable fee.
(SLCAP 4100 can be purchased from the technical library of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka.)
 
8 How to obtain a Foreign Air Operator Certificate to an airline Operating in to Sri Lanla?
  Forward this office, a duly filled application as per SLCAP 4105 and purchase a Foreign Air Operator certification manual along with the applicable fee.