By Miyuru ( K FLYER ) on October 23, 2009
Oman Air has shelved its plan to launch Colombo flights following consecutive denying of approval from the Sri Lankan authorities. This change was reflected in Global Distribution Systems today. Oman Air had originally planned to launch daily[..] More >
Posted in Other News | Tagged CMB, Colombo, Oman Air, Sri Lanka, WY
By Miyuru ( K FLYER ) on October 3, 2009
SriLankan Airlines recently made the largest loss in its history, a reversal from the $49m profit in the year ago period. If SriLankan is set to succeed, this would be their last chance to take quick and bold action to ensure the survival of the[..] More >
Posted in Airbus, Airports | Tagged CMB, Sri Lanka, SriLankan
By Miyuru ( K FLYER ) on September 15, 2009
South Asia is poised for the highest growth of any air market in next 20 years, have you set your foot here still ? South Asia is home to well over one fifth of the world’s population, and houses the world’s second most populated nation.[..] More >
Posted in Other News | Tagged India, South Asia, Sri Lanka
By Miyuru ( K FLYER ) on September 11, 2009
When Emirates took over the management of SriLankan Airlines, one of the biggest promises was to turn Colombo into a hub. However, many obstacles such as terrorist attacks and a not so healthy local economy coupled with never before heard global[..] More >
Posted in Airports | Tagged AirAsia, Colombo, Sri Lanka, SriLankan
By Miyuru ( K FLYER ) on July 29, 2009
SriLankan A330 at Milan, in 2000. The pictured aircraft got destroyed an year later in the 24/07/01 terrorist attack. It is reported that SriLankan Airlines will soon resume flights to Milan. The new flights are likely to be operated via[..] More >
Posted in Airlines | Tagged Colombo, Sri Lanka, SriLankan
By Miyuru ( K FLYER ) on July 28, 2009
SriLankan Airlines has seen its network being reduced dramatically in recent times – but is this exactly the right thing to do ? Airline Industry Review finds out. The exit of Emirates from SriLankan saw the Chief Executive post being[..] More >
Posted in Airbus, Airports, Boeing | Tagged CMB, Emirates, India, Sri Lanka, SriLankan
By Miyuru ( K FLYER ) on July 16, 2009
Photo by DD SriLankan Airlines ( UL/ALK ) appear to have resumed its cargo operations, after being closed down by the new management last year. At the moment, the only destination appears to be Trivandrum, served four times weekly. My[..] More >
Posted in Airlines | Tagged Colombo, Sri Lanka, SriLankan
By Miyuru ( K FLYER ) on May 29, 2009
The Sri Lankan government is now planning to build the country’s second international airport in Mattala area of Hambantota, near to the hometown of the now President. Although it is really good to have a second airport, the ultimate question is -[..] More >
Posted in Airports | Tagged Colombo, Hambantota Airport, Sri Lanka
By Miyuru ( K FLYER ) on January 9, 2009
From 18 Jan, SriLankan will make its Karachi service nonstop bypassing Mumbai. The service will be reduced from 3 to 2 weekly . Flight details : UL183 1430CMB 1750KHI 320 UL184 1850KHI 2250CMB 320 Service operates on day 3 and 7 ( Wednesday and[..] More >
Posted in Airlines | Tagged A320, BOM, Colombo, Karachi, KHI, Mumbai, Sri Lanka, SriLankan
By Miyuru ( K FLYER ) on December 29, 2008
( Photo by Amazing AirAsia ) Asia’s most popular low-cost carrier, AirAsia, is interested in launching ops to Colombo. Although nothing is concrete yet, if everything goes well, it is almost certain that they’ll launch Colombo flights next year in[..] More >
Posted in Airlines | Tagged AirAsia, Sri Lanka
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