Completely agree with you mate!
Are those UL A321 neos able to fly direct to Perth?
or do we need LR or XLR ones?
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In order to start all above mentioned routes, first of all Srilankan Airlines need more aircrafts.
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Jet star Australia is starting flights from Melbourne to Colombo BIA .
Flights starting from 28th AUG 2026, as 3x weekly flights using a B787 Dreamliner with 300 seats. Competition for UL605 and UL607 routes.
I wonder why they didn’t introduce a Perth-Colombo flights instead. They might in the future for the remaining days of the week. UL should better start few more routes including Perth, some European destinations (Milan, Rome, Amsterdam) China (Beijing, Shanghai) and Nairobi, Seychelles covering Africa with seamless connections visa versa.
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Can anyone confirm this please? Looks like Beijing capital Airlines going to start Colombo service on January 2026 with 2 weekly flights.
when UL going to start Beijing capital service? It looks like UL keep postponing resume dates which is quite disappointing! UL should start its 4 x weekly Beijing and Shanghai flights ASAP.You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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LOT Polish Airlines highlighted challenges, including engine durability restricting aircraft deployment to some countries, including Sri Lanka. Collaborative marketing with tourism authorities and tour operators to improve route viability to Sri Lanka was also discussed. The airline expressed plans to expand its long-haul fleet by the end of 2026, with Sri Lanka positioned as a high-priority destination for resumption in 2027–28. LOT Polish Airlines currently operates nearly 90 aircraft with over 300 daily departures, carrying approximately 12 million passengers annually.
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Thank you, According to below information, LotusAir scheduled to commence in 2026. Is Mr. Peter Hill going to join LotusAir as a CEO ?
Found this info from CAPA.
About
LotusAir Group, d/b/a Lotus Air, is a proposed Sri Lankan domestic carrier to be based in Ratmalana and Mattala. It is a JV project between Ambassador Air Group International LLC (AAGI) and a local Sri Lankan carrier. Lotus Air is backed by USD100 million in start-up capital, and intended to serve 12 destinations in Sri Lanka, including Colombo Ratmalana, Mattala, Palali, Sigiriya, Katharagama and Trincomalee China Bay, before expanding to India and the Maldives. It was expected to launch in 3Q2018, but a revised launch has not been specified.
We at Ambassador Air Group International, LLC (AAGI), a global company based in San Diego, California, aim to expand its global presence and capitalize on the growing tourism industry in Sri Lanka. Our endeavour is to establish LotusAir®, a new airline that offers affordable and innovative travel experiences while showcasing the essence of Sri Lanka.
LotusAir® will become one of the safest and most exceptional airlines globally, providing a naturally affordable option to explore the wonders of Sri Lanka. The company prioritizes shareholder returns, job security, and a culture of continuous improvement. The airline plans to operate from Ratmalana International Airport and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, with operations scheduled to commence in 2026.
Source : https://ambassadorairgroup.com/
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No movement of MSN 1037 after ferried to ISL since 16-Sep-2025. Notsure if its towed to the hangar for paintwork. I tried to get info from local spotters but no luck.
I am currently trying to get approval from Ataturk Airport Authorities and Istanbul Police before i fly to Istanbul to take photos of 4R-ALU.
Virgin's A330-343 (MSN 1215) ferried to ISL. Do you know if UL interested to lease this aircraft?Leave a comment:
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Yes the comment was only hypothetical. I have edited my post to avoid confusion.
SL Gov should build theme parks and hotels near Mattala Airport and improve the transport facilities. It will be better SL gov soon stretch the railway line from Beliatta>Mattala Airport>Kataragama>Kumana>Arugambay>Batticaloa. So tourists can access the Eastern and Southern attractions easily and quickly by express trains. Mattala Airport have to focus on tourists.Leave a comment:
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GullivAir operating TLV-CMB-TLV flights.
IZ640 operating now from CMB-TLV
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In my opinion Sri Lanka Airports should be operated by below airlines and destinations.
Jaffna Airport - Local airline would've connected Jaffna with Chennai, Trivandrum, Trichy, Madurai, Coimbatore, Bengaluru, Kochi, Kozhikode, Hyderabad, Tirupathi, Mangalore, Mysore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Doha and Singapore
Mattala Airport supposed to attract passengers from China, Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Below airlines can serve Mattala : Hainan Airlines, Air Astana, Uzbekistan Airways, Redwings, Azur Air, Skyup, Azerbaijan Airlines, Enter Air, Smart Wings, Hong Kong Airlines, Belavia, Arkia, Georgian Airways, Armenia Airways, Wizzair, S7 Airlines, Flyone, Air Serbia, Flydubai, AirAsia, Iran Airtour, Air Albania, Bulgaria Air
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport supposed to focus non-seasonal operators. Below airlines can serve Colombo : Japan Airlines, Air China, Korean Air, China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Myanmar Airways, AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, Flyscoot, Garuda, Qantas, Biman, Nepal Airlines, Air India, Indigo, PIA, Maldivian, Air Seychelles, Air Mauritius, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian, Egypt Air, Royal Jordanian, Oman Air, Salam Air, Emirates, AirArabia, AirArabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Flynas, Saudia, Riyadh Air, Kuwait Airways, Iran Air, British Airways, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Aeroflot, Swiss Air, Turkish Airlines, Flydubai, China Southern, EVA Air
Fitsair better serve below international destinations from Colombo: - Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Dhaka, Ahmedabad, Gaya, Varanasi, Goa, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Trichy, Madurai, Coimbatore, Kochi, Kozhikode, Trivandrum, Male, Gan, Muscat, Karachi, Dubai, Bahrain, Doha, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah, Manila, Yangon, Salalah, Ras Al Khahmah, Madinah and Domestic flights to Jaffna, Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Mattala. Routes better to be codeshare with UL.
SriLankan Airlines better serve below international destinations from Colombo : Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkota, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Trivandrum, Kochi, Male', Karachi, Lahore, Muscat, Dubai, Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, Entebbe, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Moscow, Rome, Milan, Zurich, Amsterdam, Toronto, New York.
Ratmalana Airport should be focussing on flight training, business jets and MRO facility for turboprops.Leave a comment:
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