SriLankan Airlines Unveils AI-Powered Chatbot 'Yaana'

COLOMBO (News 1st); SriLankan Airlines is presenting a game-changer with the introduction of ‘Yaana,’ an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot. 

Yaana is set to transform customer support and the way passengers interact with the airline by leveraging advanced AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies to intelligently assist with a wide range of passenger inquiries. 

Developed in collaboration with CodeGen International (Pvt) Ltd., Yaana is now live on SriLankan Airlines’ corporate website.

Chamara Perera, Group Head of Information Technology at SriLankan Airlines, commented on this latest advancement in customer engagement technology stating, “Yaana features a generative AI virtual assistant powered by GPT-4 technology and is equipped with sophisticated retrieval capabilities to enhance customer interactions and efficiently address inquiries. The system also utilises a conversational AI framework and custom AI algorithms to deliver rapid, accurate, empathetic and contextually relevant responses. By cross-referencing multiple policy documents, real-time data sets, including flight schedules, Yaana ensures that passengers receive reliable, tailored information.”

Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Worldwide Sales and Distribution at SriLankan Airlines, expressed his enthusiasm about Yaana’s potential, stating, “Since going live, Yaana has handled close to 12,000 inquiries with remarkable efficiency, autonomously resolving 88% of them. Furthermore, with its scalability, we anticipate Yaana will manage five times the current volume. By providing 24/7 assistance, including real-time updates during disruptions, streamlined booking guidance and personalised support for complex queries, Yaana will significantly enhance customer service every step of the way.”

The chatbot will prove especially indispensable during unplanned flight disruptions, a common occurrence in the airline industry, by assisting passengers in swiftly finding alternative travel options. Available globally, Yaana also has multilingual capabilities, making it accessible to SriLankan Airlines’ diverse, global customer base. 

For SriLankan Airlines, an airline committed to using technological advancements to elevate the travel experience for passengers, Yaana marks a significant milestone in its digital evolution. With this launch, SriLankan Airlines reaffirms its commitment to being one of South Asia’s most innovative and customer-focused airlines. Experience Yaana firsthand by visiting www.srilankan.com