Category: Aviation
Emirates takes Sri Lanka’s popular culture to the skies
There’s nothing quite like watching a movie in one’s own language, or listening to the music of a favourite local artist to feel at home even at 35,000 feet, a fact that Emirates, the world’s largest airline, has invested in with an award-winning inflight entertainment system that caters to hundreds of nationalities including Sri Lankans. […]
SriLankan Airlines receives four star rating for second consecutive year
Oct 08, 2018 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines was honoured with a Four Star Rating in the Major Regional Airline category by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the second year running.APEX (www.apex.aero) is the world’s only non-profit membership trade association dedicated to improving the entire airline passenger experience. The ratings are based on the […]
Sri Lanka to open VAT refund counter for tourists at Bandaranaike Airport
Sept 10, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry is to open a special counter at the Bandaranaike International Airport to implement the new VAT refund system for foreign tourists.When foreign tourists purchase goods that are tax deductible, they are able to claim 15 percent VAT charged on such goods as a refund through this […]
SriLankan Airlines increases capacity between Colombo and Singapore
Aug 29, 2018 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines said it is expanding the capacity on the Colombo-Singapore-Colombo route with the introduction of wide-bodied Airbus A330 aircraft that are equipped with the latest in-flight entertainment systems, luxurious seating and onboard cuisine. Effective 29th October 2018, SriLankan Airlines will increase frequencies to 21 flights per week from the […]
Cochin International Airport closure extended until August 26
Aug 17, 2018 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines said they introduced a series of measures to mitigate inconvenience to its passengers from the closure of Cochin International Airport due to flooding. On Thursday Cochin Airport authorities announced that they were extending the airport’s closure until 26th August. “SriLankan is offering passengers booked to travel from Cochin […]
SriLankan Airlines flights to Cochin Airport suspended due to flooding
Aug 15, 2018 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to and from the South Indian city of Cochin until 18th August, following the closure of Cochin Airport due to flooding in the region.Cochin Airport was closed today (15th August) until 2 p.m. on 18th August due to heavy floods in the area and further […]
Sri Lanka to do feasibility study for domestic airport in Kandy
Aug 09, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has given the nod to conduct a feasibility study on building a domestic airport in Kandy district, a statement said. “It is proposed to have a new airport at Dingana in the Kandy area to better connect the city to other areas in the island,” an official statement on […]
SriLankan Airlines completes acquisition of its final Airbus Neo aircraft
July 30, 2018 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines on Monday welcomed its newest and final addition to the Airbus A321 Neo fleet.SriLankan Airlines said the aircraft arrived from Hamburg via Abu Dhabi on 29 July 2018. Religious observances were held this morning at the engineering A320 hangar in Katunayake to bestow blessings on the new aircraft […]
Opinion: Suren Ratwatte was underpaid as CEO of Sri Lankan Airlines
July 23, 2018 (LBO) – A recent uproar has been created by the Right to Information Commission’s disclosure of the executive compensation package of former Sri Lankan Airlines CEO Suren Ratwatte.The disclosure indicated that Ratwatte made approximately US$20,000 monthly basic salary as CEO, plus perks which can be estimated at US$5000 per month. The indicates […]
Sri Lankan not included in world’s top airlines
July 20, 2018 (LBO) – The national carrier, Sri Lankan Airlines, was not included in the top 50 airlines at the annual Skytrax awards, considered the premier airline awards event in the world.Sri Lankan Airlines barely made it into the top 100, placing at 95, down from 81 in 2017. No Indian carrier made the […]
Sri Lanka to develop internal air transport : 5 firms come forward
Jun 21, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government and cabinet of ministers has given the go ahead to carry out an overhaul in the domestic aviation industry and develop it. “Currently, no clear policy governing civil aviation exists, hindering development due to lack of conformity with international standards,” a cabinet statement said. To address the issues, […]
SriLankan requests passengers to arrive airport 4 hrs prior to departure time
June 18, 2018 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines has requested all passengers, to arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport four hours prior to their departure time effective from today. The airline said this is mainly due to a series of renovation work expected to commence shortly at the emigration counter areas at the departure terminal of […]