Category: Aviation
Centrum Air to connect Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka with direct flights to Mattala
Royal Spence Aviation, a partner company of Aitken Spence Travels is all set to welcome a new gateway from Central Asia as Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air launches direct scheduled flights between Tashkent and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), commencing 28th October 2026. Operating twice weekly, every Wednesday and Saturday, until the end of March 2027, this new […]
AirAsia Restores Frequencies on the Colombo–Bangkok and Colombo–Kuala Lumpur Routes
AirAsia continues to strengthen connectivity between Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia by restoring frequencies on its Colombo (CMB) – Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Colombo (CMB) – Bangkok (Don Mueang – DMK) routes for the Winter 2026/27 season, from 01 November 2026. The restored schedule provides travellers even greater flexibility and choice when planning their trips. […]
Vietjet offers USD90 flights from Colombo as Asia network expands
Vietjet is launching a limited-time promotion featuring Eco tickets from USD90 (including taxes and fees) on its Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City route, and from USD175 (including taxes and fees) on its Colombo–Maldives service, as the airline continues to expand its international network. Passengers can enjoy the promotional Eco fares from now to 21:30 on 1 […]
Vipul Misra appointed as acting CEO of SriLankan Airlines
Vipul Misra has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, with effect from today (9 September). Bringing over two decades of aircraft engineering and aviation leadership experience, Misra’s background spans across significantly large commercial carriers including Air India, Vistara, Indigo, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines, and Air Deccan. His comprehensive expertise across legacy, full-service, […]
Vietjet brings its award-recognised brand and signature red uniform to Sri Lanka with new Colombo route
As Vietjet prepares to launch its direct route between Colombo and Ho Chi Minh City on 18 August 2026, the airline is celebrating two recent honours from the 2026 Flyers’ Choice Awards, organised by AirlineRatings: “Favourite Low-Cost Carrier” and “Best Cabin Crew Uniform.” Determined by travellers’ votes, the awards recognise Vietjet’s distinctive brand and cabin […]
Emirates to double its A350 operations in Colombo from August
Emirates will introduce a second daily A350 service between Dubai and Colombo from 8 August, further elevating the travel experience for customers with more options to experience the airline’s latest-generation aircraft and its highly sought-after Premium Economy cabin. The A350 aircraft will replace the current Boeing 777 aircraft operating the flight. The deployment of the […]
Vietjet opens bookings for first-ever direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam
Vietjet has opened bookings with special launch fares for its new Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City route, scheduled to commence on 18 August 2026. The service will be the first scheduled direct air connection between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, further strengthening tourism, business, and cultural ties between the two countries. To celebrate the new route, Vietjet […]
FitsAir commences only direct air service between Colombo and Ahmedabad
FitsAir officially commenced direct operations between Colombo and Ahmedabad on 19th June 2026, becoming the only airline to offer non-stop flights between the two cities. Operating three times weekly, the new service strengthens connectivity between Sri Lanka and Western India while offering greater convenience for both leisure and business travellers. Ahmedabad, one of India’s leading […]
Sri Lanka’s Newest Cargo Carrier ‘WEAIR’ Launches Operations with Luxembourg Backing
Sri Lanka’s aviation and logistics sector marked an expansion with the official launch of ‘WEAIR’, the country’s newest cargo airline. The venture officially commenced operations on June 6, 2026, during an inauguration ceremony at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo, held under the patronage of Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism. Financed […]
Vietjet Air announces Colombo – Ho Chi Minh City route, strengthening Sri Lanka – Vietnam cooperation
Vietjet Air, Vietnamese new-age hybrid airline, has announced its first direct service connecting Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City at the Sri Lanka – Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum. The announcement took place in the presence of General Secretary and President of Vietnam To Lam, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Harini Amarasuriya, and […]
Emirates Scales Back Operations Amid Partial Airspace Reopening
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has confirmed it is running a reduced flight schedule until further notice, following the partial reopening of regional airspace. The airline emphasized that safety remains its top priority as it gradually rebuilds operations. On March 5 and 6, more than 100 flights are scheduled to depart from and return to Dubai. These […]
Nine Direct Flights to Bring Tourists from Moldova to Mattala This Winter, Says Former Ambassador
Vision Air has finalized plans to operate nine direct flights from Moldova to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) this winter season, according to Udayanga Weeratunga, the former Sri Lankan Ambassador. According to him, this strategic flight schedule is expected to bring approximately 1,500 tourists to Sri Lanka. The first flight, designated as 4 V-5363, is […]