Fitch downgrades SriLankan Airlines government-guaranteed bonds to ‘CCC’
Dec 01, 2020 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings has downgraded the rating on SriLankan Airlines Limited's (SLA) USD175 million government-guaranteed 7% unsecured bonds …
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Emirates offers expanded, multi-risk travel insurance coverage
Emirates customers can now plan their travels and fly with even greater assurance and peace of mind, with the airline’s latest industry-first initiative to …
Travellers from Sri Lanka not required to self-isolate on arrival: British High Commission
Nov 20, 2020 (LBO) – From Saturday 21 November, travellers from Sri Lanka will no longer be required to self-isolate on arrival in England, Wales and …
Foreign Ministry cautions Sri Lankan travellers
Nov 13, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry urges all prospective Sri Lankan travellers both inbound and outbound to be cautious of individuals who …
Negative PCR test report essential for all departing passengers: SriLankan Airlines
Oct 17, 2020 (LBO) – As per the directive issued by the Director General of Civil Aviation of Sri Lanka today, SriLankan Airlines informs that all passengers …
An employee of SriLankan Cargo operations division tested positive for COVID-19
Oct 12, 2020 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines confirmed that an employee of the airline at SriLankan Cargo operations division at the Bandaranaike International …
Sri Lanka and India to establish an air bubble to resume safe travel
Sep 26, 2020 (LBO) – An air bubble is to be established between Sri Lanka and India to resume travel bearing in mind the threat posed by the Covid-19 …
oneworld member airlines commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2050
oneworld member airlines have committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, becoming the first global airline alliance to unite behind a common target to …
SriLankan Airlines completes a post COVID-19 traveler sentiment survey
Sep 07, 2020 (LBO) - SriLankan Airlines recently carried out a survey amongst its FlySmiLes loyalty membership to capture how the COVID-19 pandemic has …
All passengers boarded Shanghai flight with negative test results: SriLankan Airlines clarifies
Aug 14, 2020 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines clarifying its position on the temporary suspension of the Colombo-Shanghai operation by the Civil Aviation …
China suspends SriLankan Airlines’ Colombo-Shanghai flight over COVID-19 cases
Aug 13, 2020 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines' Colombo-Shanghai flight would be suspended for four weeks after several passengers tested positive for COVID-19 on …
Sri Lanka & Myanmar to conduct feasibility study to establish direct air connectivity
Aug 10, 2020 (LBO) – Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to Myanmar Dr. Nalin de Silva held a meeting with the top management of the Myanmar Airways …
Traveling to Dubai and beyond: new guidelines issued for passengers
Jul 28, 2020 (LBO) - Customers from across Emirates’ network can now travel to Dubai as the city has re-opened for business and leisure visitors with new air …
Emirates covers customers from COVID-19 expenses, in initiative to boost travel
Jul 24, 2020 (LBO) - Emirates customers can travel with confidence, as the airline will cover medical expenses of up to EUR 150,000 and quarantine costs of EUR …
Sri Lanka not exempted from border restrictions so far: British High Commission
Jul 05, 2020 (LBO) – The UK has announced a change to its Global Travel Advisory, which advises British nationals against all but essential international …
Sri Lanka not among 15 countries that lifted non-essential travel to the EU
Jun 29, 2020 (LBO) – The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Sri Lanka and the EU Member States Embassies in Colombo issuing a clarification on lifting …
SriLankan Airlines converts passenger aircraft to full freighter supporting exporters
Jun 25, 2020 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines has converted a wide-body passenger aircraft into a dedicated cargo aircraft to support export industries and to keep …
Emirates to begin outbound flights from Colombo on 20 June
Jun 16, 2020 (LBO) - Emirates has announced the launch of outward-bound passenger flights from Sri Lanka, starting Saturday 20 June 2020, to facilitate travel …
Proposal to reopen Airports for tourists from August
May 26, 2020 (LBO) – The Task Force Committee entrusted with COVID – 19 control proposed to President to reopen airports for foreign tourists from 1st …
SriLankan Airlines offers passage for travelers supporting lockdown ease
May 12, 2020 (LBO) - Taking into consideration the reopening of economic activity in the world followed by easing of some travel restrictions between …