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Vietnam Airlines is starting Ho Chi Minh City - Colombo route on Dec 2025.
Another new direct route to BIA. Flight will operate once a week using A320Neo. Frequency will increase based in demand and Hanoi-Colombo service to be start later based on demand.You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Hi Everyone,
8D/EXV is planning to fly to LHE and BKK by 1st Quarter of next year.Leave a comment:
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Until getting more aircrafts , One thing UL can do is : They are operating Widebody jets on some short-haul routes (UL115/6 , Pakistani routes, Sometimes BLR, BKK, KUL, DAC). They can use their Narrow-body jets on these short-haul routes and increase the frequency if slots are available, and deploy Widebody jets on Australia Expansions (PER, SYD)
Hope 4R-ALU is joining soon and if UL can do something with 4 jets on Airbus order book (Something like placing the order or converting it to A330-841s or A321-251Ns) or getting A332 or A333s with average age of 10 years or less.Last edited by MAW2000; 22-10-2025, 06:55 AM.Leave a comment:
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UL has A321-251N jets, they cannot fly on such long route, I guess even A321neo LR cannot fly comfortably between Australia and Sri Lanka, Anyone who wants to fly a narrowbody jet, needs an A321 XLR, and the per Seat cost will be much high, since lower seats count and long route and higher lease cost. Widebody jets are the best option on this route.Leave a comment:
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In order to start all above mentioned routes, first of all Srilankan Airlines need more aircrafts.
UL should increase SYD-CMB flights and start CMB- PER route using a narrow body air bus 321 N at least 3 or 4 times weekly . Otherwise it will have tough competition future for AustraliaLeave a comment:
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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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