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Setmil Aviation

Sri Lanka's first digital-first airline partner

Where aviation ambition meets operational precision. Setmil Aviation is not another GSA — we are Sri Lanka's most progressive airline management and distribution company, built for the era of NDC and borderless connectivity.

  • Sri Lanka's exclusive Clarity NDC platform partner

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Official Platform Partner — Forget GDS. Welcome to Clarity NDC.

The world's airlines are breaking free from the cost and constraints of traditional GDS booking systems. Setmil Aviation is Sri Lanka's exclusive gateway to Clarity NDC — the modern airline distribution platform that puts richer content, direct pricing, and real ancillary revenue back in the hands of the airline. Whether you're a full-service carrier or an LCC, connecting through us means tapping into Sri Lanka's fast-growing travel market from day one.
  • Feature
  • Traditional GDS
  • Clarity NDC
  • Distribution cost
  • High GDS fees
  • Lower direct cost
  • Ancillary revenue
  • Limited
  • Full upsell capability
  • Content richness
  • Basic fare data
  • Seats, bundles, offers
  • Pricing control
  • GDS-dependent
  • Dynamic & direct
  • OTA integration
  • Manual contracting
  • API-native

Launch seasonal flights to Sri Lanka — without the complexity

Sri Lanka is one of the most compelling seasonal aviation markets in Asia — yet many airlines hesitate because setting up operations in a new country feels daunting. Setmil Aviation offers a complete A–Z operational package for any airline wishing to commence seasonal services.
  • CMB — Bandaranaike International Airport
  • HRI — Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
"From your first conversation with us to your first commercial flight touching down in Sri Lanka — we handle everything in between."
  • Regulatory & Permits
    CAASL permit applications, bilateral air service agreement facilitation, and slot coordination.
  • Ground Infrastructure
    Ramp services, fuelling, catering, aircraft handling, and lounge access — arranged before Day 1.
  • Trained Local Staff
    Airport representation, check-in, customer service, and IROPS management teams.
  • Revenue Partnerships
    Seat-block agreements with leading tour operators and DMCs to underwrite load factors from launch.

AI-powered digital presence, built for aviation

In a market where attention is the scarcest commodity, we build intelligent visibility engines for the airlines we represent — designed for international carriers seeking high-yield passengers across Sri Lanka, South Asia, and the broader Indian Ocean market, without requiring a single local hire.
  • AI Content Engine
    Route announcements, schedule updates, fare promotions, and destination content generated at scale.
  • Performance Analytics
    Real-time tracking of campaign reach, booking uplift attribution, and share-of-voice reporting.
  • Social Media Management
    Consistent brand presence on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Sri Lankan travel communities.
  • OTA & Platform Distribution
    Coordinated presence across Expedia, Booking.com, local OTAs, and Clarity NDC-connected agents.

Your Sri Lanka revenue engine, fully managed

As a licensed General Sales Agent, Setmil Aviation takes full commercial responsibility for your airline's revenue performance in Sri Lanka — combining traditional trade sales with the next-generation distribution capability of Clarity NDC.
  • Corporate Sales
    Direct account management across Sri Lanka's corporate and MICE travel segment.
  • Ticketing & BSP
    Full IATA-accredited BSP ticketing, settlement, and back-office support.
  • Trade Network
    Access to Setmil's relationships with travel agents and tour operators island-wide.
  • Revenue Reporting
    Monthly revenue, booking, and yield reporting, supported by market intelligence and competitive benchmarking, together with timely collection and repatriation of funds to the Airline's Head Office in compliance with the local regulatory framework and airline needs.
Key Contacts

Deannath Kulatunge - Director — Aviation

+94 11 2485801

+94 77 7380774

deannath@setmil.com.lk

Contact

Setmil Aviation

Do you want a fast service? Just call us. We are now serving globally.

Address: Setmil Maritime Centre,
256, Srimath Ramanathan Mawatha,
Colombo 15,
Sri Lanka.

Phone: +94 11 2485400

Email: aviation[at]]setmil.com.lk

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