The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka has rejected social media claims regarding a SriLankan Airlines flight to Rome, describing the circulating information as false and misleading.
In a statement issued on Monday, the authority said several social media posts had made unfounded allegations involving the Civil Aviation Authority and its Director General, noting that the claims were not based on verified facts.
The authority explained that SriLankan Airlines flight UL1213 departed for Rome on Monday to facilitate passengers who had already booked travel to Europe and other destinations, and to assist Sri Lankan passengers and tourists in the region to return home.
According to the statement, the flight was arranged with full government intervention after considering the difficulties faced by passengers due to the evolving situation in the Middle East.
The Civil Aviation Authority also rejected claims that the flight had been organized to bring back a government minister, stating that the minister mentioned in the social media posts had already returned to the country several days earlier.
The authority further warned that legal action could be taken against individuals who continue to spread false information about the matter on social media.
