Srilankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines Limited (previously known as Air Lanka) is the flag carrier airline of Sri Lanka. It operates a fleet of thirteen Airbus aircraft to destinations in the Pacific Rim and Europe from its main base and center at Colombo - Bandaranaike World airfield. Air Lanka was set up by the govt of Sri Lanka in July 1979 following the closure of Air Ceylon in 1978. Air Lanka, which was state owned, was part-privatized to the Dubai based Emirates Group in 1998 when Emirates and the Sri Lankan Central authority signed an understanding for a ten-year strategic partnership. This agreement included sole rights for all aircraft ground handling and airline catering at Colombo-Bandaranaike airfield for a ten-year period.
Srilankan Airlines has international flights departing from:
Melbourne (Tullamarine), Sydney
Srilankan Airlines flys to:
Amsterdam, Bangkok, Mumbai, Delhi, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Geneva, Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles, London, Manchester, Munich, Singapore
What people are saying about srilankan airlines right now:
Cricketers' Cancer Hospital Venture Handed To Health MinistryCricketers ... - Sunday Leader
He stated that corporate donors, such as MAS Holdings and Sri Lankan Airlines, were forced to withdraw their support for the project following the tsunami in 2004. He explained that following the tsunami, these companies re-directed their funds to aid ...
SriLankan Airlines to increase capacity on Mumbai route - TravelBizMonitor
By Lyandra D'souza | Mumbai The national carrier of Sri Lanka, SriLankan Airlines is aiming to increase capacity on its Indian routes in 2012 by bringing in new aircraft. Lalith Peiris, Area Manager - Maharashtra, SriLankan Airlines said, ...
Two SriLankan Airlines flights delayed - Daily Mirror
Two SriLankan Airlines flights to and from Heathrow Airport were delayed due to adverse weather conditions prevailing in London, airline sources said today. Two flights namely UL509 which was due to depart from London at 1330hrs Sri Lanka time and ...
Aviation policy to boost air cargo, transshipment - Sunday Times.lk
A new policy change in the aviation sector has been mooted with a focus on infrastructure development and promotion of air cargo and transshipment with the participation of the country's two main carriers. SriLankan Airlines and Mihin Lanka have been ...
Top golfers on show at Asia Pacific Golf Masters - Sunday Times.lk
Arrangements have been made possible to host the SriLankan Airlines' Asia Pacific Senior Golf Masters 2012 which will tee off at the picturesque Rajawella golf links in Kandy on February 15. Over 90 golfers, 60 professionals and 30 amateurs, ...
INIA remains cheapest airport in region “by half”: Transport Minister - Minivan News
Several airlines, including Qatar Airways and Sri Lankan Airlines, have meanwhile voiced concerns over the recent hike in set airport fees including landing and ground handling charges. In response, the Transport Ministry has said that even with price ...
SriLankan airlines resumes flights to London - Sunday Times.lk
SriLankan airlines resumed flights from the Bandaranaike International Airport to London this morning (Feb 6) a spokesperson at the BIA said. The flights were suspended on Saturday owing to adverse weather conditions. The Telegraph reported that ...
Chamber urges early introduction of Colombo, Madurai flight service - Hindu Business Line
It submitted a memorandum on an early introduction of international flight service between Colombo and Madurai and urged for an arrangement for diversion of any other flight by Sri Lankan Airlines for operation between Madurai and Colombo or for ...
Srilankan Airlines Senior Golf Masters Attracts Pro- Golfers - Sunday Leader
SriLankan Airlines' Asia Pacific Senior Golf Masters 2012 tees off on February 15 at the picturesque Rajawella golf links in Kandy. Over 60 Professional Golfers and 30 amateurs, including leading local golfers will play during the three-day event at ...
Tamil Nadu Chambers request for a Colombo-Madurai flight - The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka
The memorandum has also recalled the assurance given by the Chairman of Sri Lankan Airlines Mr Nishantha Wickramasinghe during his recent visit to Tiruchi to implement the proposal and arrange for the introduction of the flight at the earliest. (niz)
