Sri Lanka Aviation

**4R-SRD** · 15-09-2015, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

That's correct, Mihin Lanka to take over Muscat route from SriLankan effective 25 Oct 2015. In the beginning MJ205/6 flights to Muscat are operating every Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun but the frequency will be increased to five weekly from 11 Nov 2015. Do you think it's a good decision SriLankan is giving up the Muscat route to Mihin Lanka. On the Colombo-Muscat route, Oman Air is going to operate double daily effective 25 Oct 2015 too.

woow sounds good. WY is making good traffic to CMB . we can sell more from MXP to CMB then. in the mean time WY/UL interline agreement will be valid with MJ also ?

**A350spotter** · 16-09-2015, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

Is it true 4R-ALB has received a "visit sri lanka" livery under the belly?

Yes even I saw it once and then I checked flightradar and it was ALB. I Was amazed

**SpookyFlyer** · 16-09-2015, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

Is it true 4R-ALB has received a "visit sri lanka" livery under the belly?

That is not true. She just flew above me couple of minutes ago and there was nothing under the belly.

**Max** · 16-09-2015, 04:44 AM

Mihin Lanka to remain separate to SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines Chairman Ajith Dias says fellow state-owned carrier, Mihin Lanka, will not be merged into SriLankan Airlines as previously expected. Speaking to Lanka Business Online, Dias said while the loss-making LCC is being managed alongside SriLankan Airlines, it would remain a separate entity.

“We are running Mihin as a separate company and managing it. They are paying for that (management) as it is not free,” he said. “We are not trying to merge the two companies because one is different to the other. Also some of the routes that Sri Lankan are flying have been given to Mihin Lanka.”

Mihin Lanka to remain separate to SriLankan Airlines - Dias

http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/40233-mihin-lanka-to-remain-separate-to-srilankan-airlines-dias

SriLankan Airlines (UL, Colombo International) chairman Ajith Dias says fellow state-owned carrier, Mihin Lanka (Colombo International), will not be merged into SriLankan Airlines as previously expected. Speaking to Lanka Business Online, Dias said while the loss-making LCC is being managed alongside SriLankan Airlines, it would remain a separate entity. “We are running Mihin as a separate company and managing it. They are paying for that (management) as it is not free,” he said. “We are not trying to merge the two companies because one is different to the other. Also some of the routes that Sri Lankan are flying have been given to Mihin Lanka.” In February this year, Sri Lanka's newly appointed Minister of Finance, Ravi Karunanayake, said consolidating the two carriers into one company would help cut losses while increasing productivity. Mihin, a budget carrier operating flights to the Indian Sub-continent, the Middle East, and South East Asia, has racked up LKR15 billion (USD113.37 million) in losses since 2010 while its full-service counterpart, SriLankan, lost LKR100 billion (USD755.8 million) over the same period.

**Max** · 16-09-2015, 04:49 AM

Mihin Lanka expands network with Muscat

Mihin Lanka, will commence flight operations to Muscat, the capital city of Oman from October 25.

Four weekly flights will be introduced and will operate every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from Bandaranaike International Airport.

The frequencies will increase to five weekly flights from November 11,2015 and the additional flight will operate on Wednesdays. The four-hour direct flight will provide passengers with an affordable, convenient and comfortable travel option to Muscat.

http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=business/....RbKRgPNr.dpuf

**Serendib** · 16-09-2015, 12:25 PM

Brand new UL A333 appeared in HRI today. Any reason why?

**SpookyFlyer** · 16-09-2015, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

Brand new UL A333 appeared in HRI today. Any reason why?

According to daily mirror it was diverted because of bad weather conditions in CMB. They took off from HRI at 16:30 local time. I wonder why it took so long to come back to CMB.

**Srilankan1** · 16-09-2015, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by Max

Mihin Lanka to remain separate to SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines Chairman Ajith Dias says fellow state-owned carrier, Mihin Lanka, will not be merged into SriLankan Airlines as previously expected. Speaking to Lanka Business Online, Dias said while the loss-making LCC is being managed alongside SriLankan Airlines, it would remain a separate entity.

“We are running Mihin as a separate company and managing it. They are paying for that (management) as it is not free,” he said. “We are not trying to merge the two companies because one is different to the other. Also some of the routes that Sri Lankan are flying have been given to Mihin Lanka.”

http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/ne...-airlines-dias

I m sorry . cant understand this bullshit. he says MJ will be running as a separate Airline and then gives UL route to MJ.

Originally posted by Max

Mihin Lanka expands network with Muscat

Mihin Lanka, will commence flight operations to Muscat, the capital city of Oman from October 25.

Four weekly flights will be introduced and will operate every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from Bandaranaike International Airport.

The frequencies will increase to five weekly flights from November 11,2015 and the additional flight will operate on Wednesdays. The four-hour direct flight will provide passengers with an affordable, convenient and comfortable travel option to Muscat.

http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=business/....RbKRgPNr.dpuf

**4R-ALA** · 17-09-2015, 03:58 AM

Originally posted by Srilankan1

I m sorry . cant understand this bullshit. he says MJ will be running as a separate Airline and then gives UL route to MJ.

Sri lanka is full of nincompoops......and not just any nincompoops, but truly gifted with utter stupidity.

**4R-ALA** · 17-09-2015, 04:03 AM

Originally posted by 4R-ALA

Sri lanka is full of nincompoops......and not just any nincompoops, but truly gifted with utter stupidity.

Ajith Dias and the new set might as well start eating grass....

**banuthev** · 17-09-2015, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by 4R-ALA

Ajith Dias and the new set might as well start eating grass....

BAH route was transferred from UL to MJ but now MCT. Is MCT route not making profit for UL? I remember UL was operating daily flights to MCT but the frequency was downgraded to 4 weekly few months back when UL launch the 3 weekly flights to KMG.

**Serendib** · 17-09-2015, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by Srilankan1

I m sorry . cant understand this bullshit. he says MJ will be running as a separate Airline and then gives UL route to MJ.

Is it true

"Mihin Lanka soon to be re-branded as SriLankan Express. Plans to buy two A320 Neo.. Mr Dhammika Perera is planning to buy MJ."

**Godofpower** · 18-09-2015, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

Is it true

"Mihin Lanka soon to be re-branded as SriLankan Express. Plans to buy two A320 Neo.. Mr Dhammika Perera is planning to buy MJ."

I doubt it for now, But having a private shareholder may help MJ operate as a company that aims to make profit.

The gov may be looking to rename it, Mihin kind of reminds of Mahinda and they may replace the Lotus symbol as well

**lordvader** · 18-09-2015, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

Is it true

"Mihin Lanka soon to be re-branded as SriLankan Express. Plans to buy two A320 Neo.. Mr Dhammika Perera is planning to buy MJ."

Well the 2x A320NEOs for MJ were confirmed a while back AFAIK. As to the other information, good news if its true. In fact the government should sell a shareholding in the whole of UL to DP or another private investor who can turn it around.

**ejanson65** · 19-09-2015, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by lordvader

In fact the government should sell a shareholding in the whole of UL to DP or another private investor who can turn it around.

When you assume control of an Airline you become responsible for all the liabilities (debts) as well. This includes past and future liabilities.

Both UL and MJ have run up huge debts and are not anywhere close to being profitable. Future liabilities are anyone's guess - but I'm sure that it once again involves large amounts of money.

There is no business case for either of these companies - no investor is going to step in because of the huge liabilities.

Both companies are insolvent (bankrupt) - they only operate because the government has kept putting money in to keep things running.

They've already tried to sell UL to EK and QR - an indication of how dire the financial situation really is.

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