Category: Aviation
Emirates special fares 2018
(PRESS RELEASE) – Emirates is making it even more attractive for travellers from Sri Lanka to enjoy new destinations and experiences in 2018. For a limited time, travellers can avail of special offers on Economy and Business class fares to a wide range of cities across the globe. Bookings have to be made between 16th […]
SriLankan adds direct-dial support for Chinese travelers
July 14, 2017 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines has launched a local direct-dial number for the airline’s Chinese customers which will connect them directly with Mandarin-speaking customer service staff at its Global Contact Centre. The airline said customers within China can dial 0400 120 1979 and Mandarin-speaking agents will be available from 3.30 p.m. to 10.30p.m. […]
Srilankan Airlines recruits 20 management trainees
July 11, 2017 (LBO) – State-run SriLankan Airlines has recruited 20 management trainees, following a one-year training programme, to absorb new blood into the organization, the company said in a statement. The company has taken six batches of management trainees in the past and the current intake was inducted in June 2016. The finance ministry […]
SriLankan Airlines, CEB, CPC record Rs30bn loss in first 4 months
July 10, 2017 (LBO) – State-owned carrier Sri Lankan Airline, main power supplier Ceylon Electricity Board and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation together have recorded a loss of 30 billion rupees in the first four months of this year, a treasury report showed. Sri Lankan Airlines The total loss of Sri Lankan Airlines increased by 55 percent […]
Qatar Airways eyes investment in American Airlines
June 23, 2017 (LBO) – Qatar Airways, an airline faced with a middle-eastern diplomatic row, is looking at a stake in American Airlines, the airline said in a statement. “Qatar Airways sees a strong investment opportunity in American Airlines,” it said. “Qatar Airways believes in American Airlines’ fundamentals and intends to build a passive position in […]
Srilankan Airlines says media misguided, losses dramatically reduced
June 15, 2017 (LBO) – Srilankan Airlines said on Thursday that media was misguided when reporting losses and the airline had dramatically reduced the annual loss since the formation of the Unity government. “Contrary to inaccurate reports in the press, the management of SriLankan Airlines would like to point out that since the Unity Government […]
SriLankan Airlines says flights not affected to Doha, Qatar
June 06, 2017 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines on Tuesday stated that their flights to Qatar are not affected by diplomatic tensions in the region, though the airline is closely monitoring the situation. Media Development Manager of SriLankan Airlines, Deepal Perera, told LBO that the airline will operate all scheduled flights to Doha, Qatar. “SriLankan Airlines […]
Etihad Airways suspends all flights to Doha, Qatar
Press Release: From the evening of 5 June 2017, Etihad Airways will suspend all flights to and from Doha until further notice. The last flight from Abu Dhabi to Doha will depart as EY391 at 21:35 (local time) on 5 June. The last flight from Doha to Abu Dhabi will depart as EY398 at 22:50 […]
SriLankan expands network to Myanmar from June
SriLankan Airlines will expand its network to Yangon, capital of Myanmar, from 1st June 2017, with the commencement of a codeshare partnership with Myanmar Airways International (MAI), one of Myanmar’s best-known airlines. SriLankan will codeshare on flights operated by MAI between Bangkok and Yangon; and also Singapore and Yangon; while MAI will codeshare on flights […]
SriLankan Airlines adds Melbourne to network from October
May 29, 2017 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines will be establishing its presence in Australia with daily non-stop services to Melbourne commencing October 29th this year, the airline said. The non-stop services will also facilitate passengers from the Middle East and South Asia seeking onward connectivity via Colombo to/from Australia, a statement said. “This also means […]
Nimal Perera resigns as director from several companies
Mar 08, 2017 (LBO) – High net worth investor Nimal Perera has resigned as a director of several companies, as per disclosures to the Colombo Stock Exchange. Wickramaratne told reporters Wednesday that discussions with regard to the subject of airlines is a complex matter to be deal with. generic “There were eight bidders initially then […]
Airport running smoothly despite day-time runway shut down : SriLankan
(PRESS RELEASE) – Wednesday, January 11, 2017, Colombo: SriLankan Airlines is pleased to note that despite the closure of the runway during the daytime hours from 6th January to 6th April 2017, its services and operations at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake are proceeding seamlessly, with minimal inconvenience for both inbound and outbound tourists. The […]