Category: Aviation
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Fitch Ratings has affirmed the rating on SriLankan Airlines Limited’s (SLA) USD175 million government-guaranteed 7% unsecured bonds due 25 June 2024 at ‘C’, and withdrawn the rating. The rating on the bonds was driven by the unconditional and irrevocable guarantee of the government of Sri Lanka (Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR): RD). Fitch has […]
Emirates announces exclusive fares for Sri Lankan travellers booking trips to Europe and USA
Emirates has announced special fares exclusive to Sri Lanka, enabling travellers from Colombo to enjoy journeys to Europe and North America while flying better. Inclusive of 20 popular destinations, the special fares allow Emirates customers to reap savings while enjoying the airline’s world-class services across all cabins. The limited-time only special rates enable passengers to […]
SriLankan Cargo reinvents service delivery with strong customer focus
SriLankan Cargo, the air cargo division of SriLankan Airlines, recently unveiled its reinvented service delivery framework and website, with a strong focus on customer experience. The new service model of SriLankan Cargo classifies service delivery under Freshness Class, Wellness Class, Precious Class and Guardian Class to ensure consistent and premium care for customers and their […]
Emirates extends strategic partnership with Sri Lanka Tourism to boost visitor traffic to the South Asian island
Emirates has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to promoting tourism to Sri Lanka through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau at Arabian Travel Market 2024 in Dubai. The MoU was signed by Ahmed Khoory, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial West Asia & Indian Ocean, and Chalaka Gajabahu, Chairman, Sri […]
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Fitch Ratings has affirmed the rating on SriLankan Airlines Limited’s (SLA) USD175 million government guaranteed 7% unsecured bonds due 25 June 2024 at ‘C’. The rating on the bonds is driven by the unconditional and irrevocable guarantee of the government of Sri Lanka (Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating: ‘RD’).
Cabinet Approval for USD18.50 Service Fee, User-Pay Model Imposes No Govt Costs: VFS Global
The government benefits from increased efficiencies and transparency in managing the complete process and improved resource utilisation through the launch of the new Sri Lanka E-Visa platform, says VFS Global in Sri Lanka. Releasing a statement, the company said that the solution is offered through a user-pay model, at no cost to the government and […]
Colombo among first 9 destinations to join Emirates’ A350 network
Colombo will be among the first set of destinations to be served by Emirates’ A350 aircraft entering service in September 2024, the airline announced today. Emirates’ fourth daily service to Colombo EK654/655 will be served by the A350 from 1 January 2025. With 10 new A350s expected to join the Emirates fleet by 31 March […]
‘SriLankan Airlines and Air Seychelles embark on Codeshare Partnership’
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, have embarked on a codeshare partnership, ushering in seamless travel to multiple new destinations throughout Asia, Africa and Australia for their passengers flying between Colombo and Mahé. Connecting people and places across continents, the collaboration empowers […]
Sri Lanka unveils new eVisa scheme offering longer durations of stay & diverse visa categories
The newly launched www.srilankaevisa.lk platform significantly enhances Sri Lanka’s visa processing system by replacing the previous Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) framework. This robust and state-of-the-art platform efficiently manages non-resident applications for a diverse range of visa categories, including short-term, long-term, transit, and gratis visas, across 15 visa categories, with stay durations of one month to […]
SriLankan Aviation College gains NVQ accreditation
SriLankan Aviation College, the training arm of SriLankan Airlines, successfully gained NVQ Level 6 status under the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Framework. The NVQ accreditation will increase the national recognition for the programmes offered by SriLankan Aviation College and enhance the career prospects of graduates by validating their occupational competence. The NVQ accreditation certifies that […]
Sri Lanka signs direct air service agreement with Israel
Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva announced the signing of a direct air service agreement between Israel and Sri Lanka yesterday (15). Speaking at a press briefing Minister de Silva highlighted the agreement’s focus on preventing delays in Sri Lankan workers’ migration abroad. “The agreement, signed between the Israeli Ministry of Transport […]
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An interactive session organized by the Sri Lankan Airlines at the Sri Lanka High Commission in London, served as a platform for fostering collaboration between top UK tourism agencies and Foreign Minister Ali Sabry. The purpose of this event was to collectively strategize and enhance Sri Lanka’s position as a leading, multifaceted tourist destination. Regional […]