Sri Lanka Aviation

**ejanson65** · 09-09-2018, 08:59 PM

More tales from Pandora's Box...

https://economynext.com/SriLankan_Airlines_lose_millions_as_ex_Chairman_interferes_in_Paris_flight-3-11559-6.html

Dissecting malpractices of SriLankan Airlines

https://www.newsfirst.lk/2018/08/23/dissecting-malpractices-of-srilankan-airlines/

Colombo (News 1st) - The Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Sri Lankan Airlines convened today and once again matters relating to the General Sal - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news, sports news, weather updates, exam results, business news, entertainment news, world news and much more from News 1st, Sri Lanka's leading news network.

"..alleged involvement.." Right!

Good to finally see Druvi's name in print - he's got plenty to answer for!

Still nothing about the biggest Racketeering operation in the company:- The purchase and sale/leaseback of U$2.3 Billion worth of aircraft and the purchase of 4 A350 for just under U$1 Billion.

And more Fairy Tales...

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...illion-of-debt

The total debt is closer to U$3 Billion if you include the 4 A350 that still have to be paid for and the costs of the above market rate aircraft leases.

Delusional thinking at it's finest imho.

**Serendib** · 10-09-2018, 11:58 AM

President slams SriLankan Airlines in nut rage

| EconomyNext

https://economynext.com/President_Sirisena_slams_Sri_Lankan_in_nut_rage-3-11844-10.html

**Serendib** · 12-09-2018, 04:38 AM

Sri Lanka and Vietnam is to begin talks on relaxing visa rule and establish direct air links, following a meeting with Prime Minister of the two countries in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had discussed the possibility of starting direct flights and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe had has said all facilities would be provided for the move.

"Talks on relaxing visas to promote tourism will begin soon," a statement from the Prime Minitser's office said.

Source- EconomyNext

**banuthev** · 12-09-2018, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

Sri Lanka and Vietnam is to begin talks on relaxing visa rule and establish direct air links, following a meeting with Prime Minister of the two countries in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had discussed the possibility of starting direct flights and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe had has said all facilities would be provided for the move.

"Talks on relaxing visas to promote tourism will begin soon," a statement from the Prime Minitser's office said.

Source- EconomyNext

Which airline would fly direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam ? SriLankan Airlines or Vietnam Airlines?

**Aaqib** · 12-09-2018, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

President slams SriLankan Airlines in nut rage

https://economynext.com/President_Si...-11844-10.html

At least he’s treated to Cashew Nuts and that too on a ticket funded by us tax payers!

However when we fly UL ( and pocket the fare from our hard earned money) we get a Cold Bun and a Juice Box in return

My3 should consider himself lucky

**Ihsanr** · 12-09-2018, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by Aaqib

At least he’s treated to Cashew Nuts and that too on a ticket funded by us tax payers!

However when we fly UL ( and pocket the fare from our hard earned money) we get a Cold Bun and a Juice Box in return

My3 should consider himself lucky

Sri Lankan airlines, not fit for humans, there seat cushion is completely worn to the bottom so people are seated on hard surface, horrible food, horrible service, parts falling apart, dirty cabin. Outdated entertainment system, worst airline in the world.

**Aaqib** · 12-09-2018, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Which airline would fly direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam ? SriLankan Airlines or Vietnam Airlines?

Hopefully Vietnam Airlines will serve CMB with their A321CEO's

**banuthev** · 12-09-2018, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by Aaqib

Flying to BKK via KUL or SIN is very much cheaper these days with many Pax nowadays flying either AirAsia to DMK or Malaysia/Malindo/ Singapore airlines to get to the east
I doubt that there is much demand for Pax on TG.
Probably why they’ve cut down flights. The same applies to UL since their fares to BKK are on the expensive side

Originally posted by Aaqib

Hopefully Vietnam Airlines will serve CMB with their A321CEO's

SriLankan is currently operating 17 weekly to BKK (7 weekly departing CMB around 1am, 3 weekly departing CMB around 7am and 7 weekly departing CMB around 1pm). What do you think UL is planning to operate 7am BKK flight like CMB-BKK-HAN ? I think UL is loosing the middle-east passengers on CMB-BKK route since EK & QR are increasing more & more flights to BKK.

**Aaqib** · 12-09-2018, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by ihsanr

Sri Lankan airlines, not fit for humans, there seat cushion is completely worn to the bottom so people are seated on hard surface, horrible food, horrible service, parts falling apart, dirty cabin. Outdated entertainment system, worst airline in the world.

I don't agree on this.
UL does have its flaws, but then again they definitely cannot be the worst airline in the world
In terms of Customer Service on the Ground and in the Air, they rank far better than most and also in terms of catering on Long and Medium haul which are actually good

Take AirIndia for example, they are undoubtedly much worse than UL in terms of ecerything!

I've said this before and ill say it again.....The Problem with UL is that they do not take much interest in their Short-haul routes even though they look to become a leading "regional airline"

As a SriLankan, even though I too have seen and experienced the decline of UL in terms of their overall product and service mainly since they have been debt-stricken from as long as i remember , However I still feel that they are an airline worth flying on... Its probably patriotism or simply because I'd like the fact that i still see them as airline with great potential

**Aaqib** · 12-09-2018, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

SriLankan is currently operating 17 weekly to BKK (7 weekly departing CMB around 1am, 3 weekly departing CMB around 7am and 7 weekly departing CMB around 1pm). What do you think UL is planning to operate 7am BKK flight like CMB-BKK-HAN ? I think UL is loosing the middle-east passengers on CMB-BKK route since EK & QR are increasing more & more flights to BKK.

You are 100% right by the fact that they are losing out on the ME market.
However I feel that a direct Thrice weekly flight would be the best option for UL at this point

**ULA340** · 12-09-2018, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

SriLankan is currency flights 17 weekly to BKK (7 weekly departing CMB around 1am, 3 weekly departing CMB around 7am and 7 weekly departing CMB around 1pm). What do you think UL is planning to operate 7am BKK flight like CMB-BKK-HAN ? I think UL is loosing the middle-east passengers on CMB-BKK route since EK & QR are increasing more & more flights to BKK.

UL having a good load factor on the BKK flight. However the yield is the biggest issue. Increasing the yield in all the destinations is the next immediate target for the year 2019.

As far as I know. TG is downgrading from B777 to A330 on certain days but they keep the daily on CMB sector. Increased visa price for Thailand and Malaysia maybe one of the reason. I'm not sure.

**Serendib** · 12-09-2018, 07:14 PM

‘Island Escapes’, a marketing campaign to promote Sri Lanka as a year-round destination to boost arrivals during off season will be launched later this week, the Tourism Minister said

Source- Lanka business online

**channa** · 13-09-2018, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by ihsanraji777

Sri Lankan airlines, not fit for humans, there seat cushion is completely worn to the bottom so people are seated on hard surface, horrible food, horrible service, parts falling apart, dirty cabin. Outdated entertainment system, worst airline in the world.

Do not agree with you at all. It seems that you have flown only in Srilankan Airlines

**Serendib** · 14-09-2018, 01:39 PM

IOM, the UN Migration Agency, is today conducting a two-day training of trainers for SriLankan Airlines aircrew on identifying and reporting trafficking in persons on board flights

https://reliefweb.int/report/sri-lanka/iom-trains-sri-lankan-aircrew-identify-report-human-trafficking

**ejanson65** · 15-09-2018, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

IOM, the UN Migration Agency, is today conducting a two-day training of trainers for SriLankan Airlines aircrew on identifying and reporting trafficking in persons on board flights

https://reliefweb.int/report/sri-lan...an-trafficking

SriLankan Airlines: Hushed Up ‘Human Smuggling’ Case Resurfaces - Colombo Telegraph

https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/srilankan-airlines-hushed-up-human-smuggling-case-resurfaces/

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This is going on already at the Airline - it's clearly an organised Racket. Obviously powerful people are involved and Senior Management is looking the other way. It's the only explanation that accounts for the lack of action by HHR.

Complete waste of time imho - time and money could be better spent investigating and prosecuting those involved in human trafficking.

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