Shipping and Transport

Bigger Say

October 25, 2006 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s conglomerate John Keells Holdings Ltd Wednesday said it has raised its ownership in port operator South Asia …

Jumbo Sizes

Oct 23, 2006 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is to expand and re-surface its runway to handle jumbo sized A380 airbus aircraft, capitalising on delays that have pushed …

Best Deals

Oct 20, 2006 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines says it will consider lowering fuel surcharges on tickets in January if oil prices continue to fall, while it …

Flight Path

Oct 13, 2006 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines is ripe for expansion and is looking for about 11 new planes to beef up airline seat capacity, says Tim Clark, …

Flight Delays

SINGAPORE, Oct 13, 2006 (AFP) - Delays in delivery of the Airbus A380 super jumbo have led to "a big problem" for Dubai-based Emirates, the single biggest …

Bargain Fares

Oct 12 (LBO) – Dubai based Emirates Airlines is offering a bargain single fare for Sri Lankan leisure seekers and businessmen flying to Europe this …

Free Skies

Oct 11, 2006 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has won additional flights to Indian metropolitan cities Mumbai and Bangalore, following a round of talks with India this …

Extended Credit

Oct 10, 2006 (LBO) – The Asian Development Bank is fielding a mission to Sri Lanka this week to look at supplementary financing for the 300 million …

Flying Free

Oct 09, 2006 (LBO) – Sri Lanka and India opened talks on Monday to free up air services between the countries, ahead of Colombo designating new carriers …

Expensive Dreams

October 03 2006 (LBO) – Sri Lankans are still snapping up luxury cars like Audi’s despite stiff government taxes, to discourage vehicle sales and …

Flight Plan

SINGAPORE, September 16, 2006 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines plans to take ownership of three aircraft currently under lease and extend the lifespan on two …

Sea Rescue

Bangladeshi crew rescued from sinking ship COLOMBO, Sept 7, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's navy rescued 34 Bangladeshi nationals Thursday who were aboard a crippled …

Half Empty

TOKYO, Aug 31, 2006 (AFP) - The global airline industry is expected to almost halve its losses in 2006 thanks to buoyant economic growth and deep cost cuts, …

Fine Tuning

Aug 31, 2006 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines is in talks with regional carriers from India, Pakistan and the Middle East to carry out third party maintenance …

Air Pocket

GENEVA, Aug 30, 2006 (AFP) - The world's top airline association on Wednesday predicted a dip in air travel due to the British terror alert this month, but …

India Shines

August 21, 2006 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Dutch Lanka Trailers has stepped up investments plans in India following a 2 million dollar equity injection through …

Mini Race

August 15 (LBO) - Sri Lanka’s fuel efficient small car market is racing ahead, helped by high oil prices and prohibitive taxes on larger cars. online …

Clear Run

August 17 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has got two bids with German and Malaysian funding to build 16 flyovers and interchanges in Colombo over two years, officials said. …

Climbing Up

August 16 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines said Wednesday that it would raise fares by end August for the third time this year, to cope with soaring fuel …

Hidden Costs

August15 (LBO) - Sri Lankan shippers are up in arms against new levies allegedly charged by shipping lines and other vessel operators, under the guise of …