Cabinet nod to increase the number of new automated passenger clearance gates at the Bandaranayake International Airport to 12
Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted at their meeting held on 19.05.2025 to purchase four (04) automated passenger clearance gates for Bandaranayake International Airport. In addition, it is expected to extend the automated passenger clearance gates facility so far given only to the Sri Lankans parallel to the e – passport issuance system […]
On 19th May 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the purchase of four automated passenger clearance gates for Bandaranayake International Airport. This decision was made during their meeting held on the specified date. Moreover, the Cabinet plans to extend the automated passenger clearance gates facility from being restricted to Sri Lankans, who possess the e-passport system, to include foreigners as well. This system is expected to be introduced in 2027.
The increase in the number of automated passenger clearance gates is primarily driven by the rapid rise in the number of air passengers due to the expanding business and tourism sectors. Consequently, the Cabinet recognized the necessity to raise the total number of automated passenger clearance gates to twelve.
As a result, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution proposed by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs. This approval paves the way for the procurement and installation of the additional eight automated passenger clearance gates, alongside the already approved four, following the formal procurement procedure.
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