Sri Lanka Aviation

**Praetorian** · 16-09-2012, 07:02 PM

Seems like excessive interest for a "budget airline".

Are they trying to tank UL entirely to keep this nonsense afloat?

Wonder who's behind this -orders from the top, or some sycophant somewhere trying to please the boss.

**Speedbird** · 16-09-2012, 07:42 PM

Originally posted by Banuthev

Currently, Emirates is not intrested in increasing number of flights to Colombo but they are looking to increase the capacity by replacing existing A330-200s/B777-200s with B777-300s.

Are you sure Banuthev...I was aware there was a request from EK (That's one of the reason EK to open it own lounge at CMB) for additional frequency; GOSL requested EK to operate the additional frequency to HTT.

**Srilankan1** · 17-09-2012, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by Praetorian

Seems like excessive interest for a "budget airline".

Are they trying to tank UL entirely to keep this nonsense afloat?

Wonder who's behind this -orders from the top, or some sycophant somewhere trying to please the boss.

Dont forget this is the Private Airline of his excellency.

**Praetorian** · 17-09-2012, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by Srilankan1

Dont forget this is the Private Airline of his excellency.

How comes he doesn't use it? Hikz. Maybe he's waiting till they install flatbeds on Mihin..hikz.

**banuthev** · 17-09-2012, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by Sakith

I thought we had an agreement that they dont fly to our destinations. But how ever if its true thre will be a loss for UL too.

MJ is already flying to DXB and TRZ, which are served by UL. There is nothing wrong MJ and UL fly the same destinations as long as there is an enough traffic to fill the seats on both carriers. But I wonder if CMB-DEL has that enough traffic ?

Originally posted by Speedbird

Are you sure Banuthev...I was aware there was a request from EK (That's one of the reason EK to open it own lounge at CMB) for additional frequency; GOSL requested EK to operate the additional frequency to HTT.

EK/EY/G9/ are not fully-utlilizing the given rights. I am not sure about FZ.

**Srilankan1** · 17-09-2012, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by Praetorian

How comes he doesn't use it? Hikz. Maybe he's waiting till they install flatbeds on Mihin..hikz.

Hmm may be.one day he will fix flatbeds on Mihin and make Srilankan Airlines Flat. LOL.

**lordvader** · 18-09-2012, 01:29 AM

Originally posted by Banuthev

MJ is already flying to DXB and TRZ, which are served by UL. There is nothing wrong MJ and UL fly the same destinations as long as there is an enough traffic to fill the seats on both carriers. But I wonder if CMB-DEL has that enough traffic ?

Thats what I thought too. Unless UL will withdraw from Delhi? But that would be an insane thing to do.

In regards to IFE on Mihin, it isnt a bad idea if theyre charging customers extra for the privilege. However knowing them they could give it free to the customer. Mihin needs to expand its fleet more rapidly and cut costs if it is to have any chance to survive. Or else it should be merged back into UL (or rebranded as UL Express, Monara or something. Like what CX did with Dragonair or what SQ did with SilkAir). That way it could also take over some UL services at a lower cost base whilst not affecting the UL brand (thus helping both airlines profits). But it should also start expanding into secondary Indian destinations not already served (e.g. Hyderabad, Vizag etc).

**adhilh** · 18-09-2012, 03:10 AM

Does anyone here know they exact reason as to why UL decided to terminate the CMB-SYD route in 2001? and where I can find this routes RPK information?

**Max** · 18-09-2012, 05:14 AM

SriLankan & Alitalia code-share flights to Italy

SriLankan Airlines said it will fly to Rome & Milan code sharing with Italy's Alitalia from September 16.

Flight no UL2028 will be operated in association with Alitalia, the airline said in a statement.

http://www.lankabusinessonline.com/f...?nid=382944530

**Max** · 18-09-2012, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by lordvader

Thats what I thought too. Unless UL will withdraw from Delhi? But that would be an insane thing to do.

In regards to IFE on Mihin, it isnt a bad idea if theyre charging customers extra for the privilege. However knowing them they could give it free to the customer. Mihin needs to expand its fleet more rapidly and cut costs if it is to have any chance to survive. Or else it should be merged back into UL (or rebranded as UL Express, Monara or something. Like what CX did with Dragonair or what SQ did with SilkAir). That way it could also take over some UL services at a lower cost base whilst not affecting the UL brand (thus helping both airlines profits). But it should also start expanding into secondary Indian destinations not already served (e.g. Hyderabad, Vizag etc).

Colombo - Kathmandu via New Delhi

Mihin Lanka is planning to have five flights a week to New Delhi out of two flights would be extended to Kathmandu.

http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/08/23/bus06.asp

**Max** · 18-09-2012, 05:41 AM

Gaya Airport Special offer

Bihar state government will expand Gaya Airport and dole out incentives to airlines to facilitate a boost in pilgrimage traffic to Bodhgaya, a religious site believed to be the place where Buddha obtained enlightenment.

Bihar state government will offer incentives such as lower tax on aviation fuel, reduced landing & parking charges to attract more airlines to fly into Bodhgaya.

Sunil Kumar Pintu, tourism minister of Bihar said: “Our government will offer all kinds of assistance to airlines who come forward to connect Bodhgaya with other cities, including international destinations.”

Currently, connections to Bodhgaya are operated by Mihin Lanka from Colombo.

http://ttgasia.com/article.php?article_id=4304

**banuthev** · 18-09-2012, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by adhilh

Does anyone here know they exact reason as to why UL decided to terminate the CMB-SYD route in 2001? and where I can find this routes RPK information?

I will try to find one. I read on the news during CMB terror-attack in Jul 2001, UL679 on A343 was diverted to MAA with 160pax, which is around 52% pax load. Not sure this figure also includes the crew.

Originally posted by Max

Colombo - Kathmandu via New Delhi

Mihin Lanka is planning to have five flights a week to New Delhi out of two flights would be extended to Kathmandu.

http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/08/23/bus06.asp

Typo error in news. MJ leases A321 not A381. 4R-MRE to replace 4R-MRB in Nov-Dec 2012. Third aircraft will be in operation by the end of Dec 2012.

**Kflyer** · 19-09-2012, 02:43 PM

UL has won the Passenger Choice Awards Best in Region: Asia and Australasia beating CX, SQ and NZ. http://blog.apex.aero/cabin-interior...choice-awards/

**Cayman** · 20-09-2012, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by Kflyer

UL has won the Passenger Choice Awards Best in Region: Asia and Australasia beating CX, SQ and NZ. http://blog.apex.aero/cabin-interior...choice-awards/

Great achievement, and a credible award too (unlike SkyTrax!)

This shows that despite all the shenanigans, UL still has a lot of potential.

**athisaravanan** · 20-09-2012, 05:12 PM

Hi srilanka guys,
Today morning spicejet landed from madurai to colombo .
we have first intl service today. Our long dreams comes to end.
Thanks to al
Good day today
Athi saravanan

Sri Lanka Aviation

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