Category: Aviation
‘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 […]
SriLankan Aviation College joins ranks of IATA’s regional training partners
SriLankan Aviation College, the training arm of SriLankan Airlines, has signed on to become Sri Lanka’s only International Air Transport Association (IATA) Regional Training Partner joining ranks of a prestigious few training centers numbered to seven in all of Asia. SriLankan Aviation College will be offering the Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Maintenance and Repair […]
FitsAir acquires approval for inflight catering
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s leading low-cost airline, is proud to announce a significant enhancement to its service offerings by obtaining approval for inflight self-catering. This strategic move aligns with the airline’s vision to offer low-cost international travel. FitsAir’s Inflight Catering Services prioritise affordability and variety, providing passengers with wallet-friendly meal choices that won’t strain their budgets. […]
SriLankan Airlines welcomes another aircraft to its fleet
SriLankan Airlines recently welcomed the arrival of a wide-bodied Airbus A330-200 aircraft wet-leased from Air Belgium, giving a further boost to its fleet. The aircraft has 22 Business Class and 240 Economy Class seats and is scheduled to operate on the Frankfurt, Dhaka and Dubai routes with effect from 29 December 2023. A second aircraft […]
Estonia Launches Direct Flights to Sri Lanka
A historic moment awaits Sri Lanka’s tourism industry as the first-ever direct flight from Estonia prepares to touch down at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport later today. The inaugural flight, operated by SkyUP Airlines, is scheduled to arrive at 11.50 pm tonight, carrying a group of eager tourists from the Estonian capital, Tallinn.This new route […]
Air Arabia launches direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo
Strengthening the connectivity between Sri Lanka and the UAE, Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier launched its first direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo on Friday, 08 December 2023 from the Abu Dhabi International Airport. Air Arabia will now operate direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Colombo […]
FitsAir announces integration with Mastercard Payment Gateway Services to strengthen its payment infrastructure
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline, today announced its partnership with Mastercard involving integration with the Mastercard Payment Gateway Services (MPGS) platform to strengthen its payment infrastructure. Mastercard Payment Gateway Services platform enables merchants to accept both local and international payments, strengthening their ability to compete in the market.Through this partnership, FitsAir will […]
FitsAir celebrates one year of International Scheduled Passenger Services
FitsAir, the trailblazing privately-owned airline in Sri Lanka known for its affordability and punctuality, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary with great enthusiasm. This milestone marked a year filled with achievements, innovation, and a vibrant, youthful spirit. In just twelve short months, this dynamic airline has made a significant impact on Sri Lanka’s aviation industry while […]