The presence in New Delhi on July 3 of the top brass of SriLankan Airlines was significant in several ways, including to announce a new, third frequency flight between Delhi, India, and Colombo, Sri Lanka, making for operating 18 flights a week between the two capitals from July 4. The CEO, Vipula Gunatilleka, flew into Delhi for the event, giving the clear message that India continues to be a major generating market for the island nation carrier. He spoke of efforts to seek investors for the airline, after a major Middle East carrier withdrew. MICE, wedding, and spiritual segments were some thrust areas for the airline.