Sri Lanka Aviation

**Cayman** · 27-09-2015, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

UL has to start the subsidery on the name of SriLankan Express

As I said earlier, this is a very bad idea. It will immediately dilute the UL Brand.

When FZ was being set up, it was considered to be named 'Emirates Express' or 'Emirates Regional' or something with "Emirates" in the name. But the experts unanimously agreed that it will significantly dilute the EK brand.

Even though such a name linked to EK would have propelled FZ in to immediate limelight, they (correctly) decided to name it FlyDubai and allowed it to earn its own reputation.

**Srilankan1** · 27-09-2015, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by Cayman

As I said earlier, this is a very bad idea. It will immediately dilute the UL Brand.

When FZ was being set up, it was considered to be named 'Emirates Express' or 'Emirates Regional' or something with "Emirates" in the name. But the experts unanimously agreed that it will significantly dilute the EK brand.

Even though such a name linked to EK would have propelled FZ in to immediate limelight, they (correctly) decided to name it FlyDubai and allowed it to earn its own reputation.

Do we need to have a LCC under the brand #srilankan#. this should be the prime question?

**madusanka333** · 28-09-2015, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by Srilankan1

Do we need to have a LCC under the brand #srilankan#. this should be the prime question?

Naming Mihin Lanka as Sri Lankan express is not an good idea, . Fly Colombo is the most suitable name if they are going to rebranding mihin air.

**Godofpower** · 28-09-2015, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by madusanka333

Naming Mihin Lanka as Sri Lankan express is not an good idea, . Fly Colombo is the most suitable name if they are going to rebranding mihin air.

What about renaming the Mihin as "Ceylon Express"

**ecureilx** · 28-09-2015, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by Srilankan1

Do we need to have a LCC under the brand #srilankan#. this should be the prime question?

What LLC when I was told MJ code shared pax were uplifted on board UL Birds, and the passengers got full service

Confusing it all is. Pay for LCC but get into a full fare carrier and enjoy full meals etc.

**Serendib** · 28-09-2015, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by Chanaka93

China Eastern Airlines starting late-September 2015 is launching its 2nd nonstop route to Sri Lanka, as the Skyteam member plans 4 weekly Shanghai Pu Dong – Colombo route. First flight is scheduled to depart Shanghai on 22SEP15, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

MU231 PVG1410 – 1900CMB 332 x357
MU232 CMB2020 – 0600+1PVG 332 x357

Currently operational schedule is listed until 24OCT15 inclusive.

Any idea China eastern started Shanghai-Colombo flights?

**sfernando34** · 28-09-2015, 11:42 PM

What is the status of UL's CMB-DME route? Has it been changed to a seasonal route? I cannot find it anywhere on FR24, Flightaware etc... and UL's online flight schedule has no mention of flights to Moscow-Domodedovo as of August 1. I haven't read anything about the route being terminated or switched. What is going on?

**sfernando34** · 28-09-2015, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by CalgaryLankan

MS took EK651 to Dubai and must be on one of the DXB-JFK flights now (most probably EK207). You are correct, even MR never flew to UN on UL metal for some reason. Could be a regulatory reason where Sri Lanka is not listed in the FAA - IASA list.

Thank you Calgary and Cayman. That makes sense now. I suppose it would be a pain to gain that certification just to fly the plane in once a year. I wonder how they deal with the President's security while he is aboard commercial flights like that.

**Haleef** · 29-09-2015, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

Any idea China eastern started Shanghai-Colombo flights?

I guess, Yes, as I saw some photos of the Airbus A330-200 at Colombo just a day back.

**janhongladarom** · 29-09-2015, 02:06 AM

Update as of 28SEP15: SriLankan Airlines Planned W15 A340 Operations

Posted at 1000GMT 28SEP15

SriLankan Airlines in latest schedule update continues to revise planned last Airbus A340-300 aircraft operation, which now sees last A340 scheduled service planned on 14NOV15. As of 28SEP15, latest planned A340-300 operation from 25OCT15 to 14NOV15 as follow.

Colombo – Bangkok – Guangzhou 25OCT15
Colombo – Beijing 28OCT15
Colombo – Dammam 31OCT15 / 14NOV15
Colombo – Doha 30OCT15
Colombo – Kuwait City 02NOV15
Colombo – Male UL109/110 05NOV15 / 07NOV15 / 12NOV15
Colombo – Riyadh 26OCT15 / 27OCT15
Colombo – Shanghai Pu Dong 29OCT15

**janhongladarom** · 29-09-2015, 02:07 AM

Originally posted by janhongladarom

Update as of 28SEP15: SriLankan Airlines Planned W15 A340 Operations

Posted at 1000GMT 28SEP15

SriLankan Airlines in latest schedule update continues to revise planned last Airbus A340-300 aircraft operation, which now sees last A340 scheduled service planned on 14NOV15. As of 28SEP15, latest planned A340-300 operation from 25OCT15 to 14NOV15 as follow.

Colombo – Bangkok – Guangzhou 25OCT15
Colombo – Beijing 28OCT15
Colombo – Dammam 31OCT15 / 14NOV15
Colombo – Doha 30OCT15
Colombo – Kuwait City 02NOV15
Colombo – Male UL109/110 05NOV15 / 07NOV15 / 12NOV15
Colombo – Riyadh 26OCT15 / 27OCT15
Colombo – Shanghai Pu Dong 29OCT15

Soon the last A340-300 4R-ADF will be history.

**CalgaryLankan** · 29-09-2015, 04:13 AM

Srilankan Airlines was well noticed at the APEX.aero award ceremony, including best in Asia/Australia, best inflight publication and best ground experience - nominations. More info to follow; CEO Rakitha J was there and quoted for his remarks.

**Max** · 29-09-2015, 04:17 AM

SriLankan Airlines joins PATA

SriLankan Airlines has joined Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). SriLankan Airlines, the national airline of Sri Lanka.

Ajith Dias, Chairman, SriLankan Airlines said, “Sri Lanka is emerging as one of the most exciting tourism and MICE destinations in Asia. Sri Lanka’s MICE industry experienced a leap forward in the last few years recording over 144,000 MICE visitors to the country in the year 2014 of which majority has emerged from the incentive travel segment. The total tourist arrivals into the country exceeded 1.5 million in 2014 from mere 500,000 in 2009. At a time when we look at attracting tourists from new markets, our membership in PATA and our role in the PATA Annual Summit 2017 will provide an ideal opportunity to share insights and look for collaborative ventures to promote MICE tourism within the region.”

According to PATA, international visitor arrivals to Sri Lanka are forecast to reach above the two million mark by 2019, with tourism expenditures expected to reach US$ eight billion.

http://www.financialexpress.com/arti...s-pata/142725/

**Serendib** · 29-09-2015, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by CalgaryLankan

Srilankan Airlines was well noticed at the APEX.aero award ceremony, including best in Asia/Australia, best inflight publication and best ground experience - nominations. More info to follow; CEO Rakitha J was there and quoted for his remarks.

UL is not going to be privatised - http://newsfirst.lk/english/2015/09/...et-2016/112371

**Serendib** · 29-09-2015, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by RAHALROXZ

Hi lordvader...

Yes of course ADE is currently withdrawn from the service .... Actually it was in the first week of August.
ALO came after a week so the absence of ADE is not much of a problem. Besides schedules are designed in such a way that even if an aircraft is grounded they can arrange a replacement. Sometimes there are 2 parallel C checks in the hangar and they still
Manage to continue the service as usual.

Rahal,

Anything latest about 4R-ADE ? which airline is going to go to take this aircraft?

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