Emirates’ A350 debuts in Sri Lanka, offering airline’s unique Premium Economy experience
Emirates’ latest aircraft, the Airbus A350, has made its debut in Sri Lanka, introducing an exciting new dimension in air travel to and from the popular …
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Govt Allocates Rs. 20 Bn to Sign Deal with Banks for SriLankan Airlines Legacy Debt Settlement
To address the financial burdens of SriLankan Airlines (SLA), the government has announced a plan to settle the airline's legacy debt. Despite previous …
Emirates to introduce additional flights to/from Colombo
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2 January 2025. …
Cinnamon Air Launches New Flights Connecting South Coast with Cultural Triangle and Central Hill Country
Cinnamon Air, Sri Lanka’s premier domestic airline, is proud to announce the launch of two new daily scheduled flights connecting Kandy and Sigiriya with the …
Tender Announcement for Bandaranaike International Airport Development Project Phase 2
Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) announced the tender for Bandaranaike International Airport Development Project Phase 2 …
Fitch Affirms SriLankan Airlines’ Government Guaranteed Bonds at ‘C’; Withdraws Rating
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', …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fitch Affirms SriLankan Airlines’ Government Guaranteed Bonds at ‘C’
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'. …
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 …
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. …
‘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 …
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 …
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) …
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 …
Sri Lankan Airlines facilitates collaborative effort to boost SL’s tourism industry
An interactive session organized by the Sri Lankan Airlines at the Sri Lanka High Commission in London, served as a platform for fostering collaboration …
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) …
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 …
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. …