Sri Lanka Aviation

**skyline** · 11-12-2011, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by uthum

some more pics of A330-200 4R-ALH.

This is first refurbished A330 - 4R-ALB.

**Flyhigh** · 11-12-2011, 10:25 AM

SriLankan Airlines to up flight frequency to Asia, expand reach

http://lbr.lk/fullstory.php?nid=201112091721035730

**ecureilx** · 13-12-2011, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by Max

Mihin to begin Manila flight

Mihin Lanka will launch direct flights to Manila from next January. The frequency will be three times a week.

An official from Mihin Lanka said they will start marketing this new route from the end of this month to stakeholders.

The budget airline is hoping to acquire an A330 aircraft to launch this operation. “We are looking at leasing an aircraft from SriLankan,” he said.

http://www.dailynews.lk/2011/12/08/bus04.asp

Well, well .. again ..

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Sri Lankans still subject to stringent visa rules, and are classified with Nigeria, Pakistan and Yemen, to quote a few ..

wonder where they will get the load factors .. unless they still dream of "ONWARDS" travel to ME/Europe, where there are better deals from Middle-Eastern carriers ..

**Flyhigh** · 13-12-2011, 11:12 AM

SriLankan Airlines S12 Initial Operation Changes as of 12DEC11

News | Routes

http://airlineroute.net/2011/12/12/ul-s12update2/

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**unique** · 14-12-2011, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by lordvader

Thanks for the news. Any other pics of the new seat?

SriLankan new Business Class - https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/se...8938705&type=3

**CalgaryLankan** · 14-12-2011, 10:08 PM

All media reports talking about J class cabin in new A330, but are there new AVOD and better screens in economy class ?

**Cayman** · 15-12-2011, 08:48 AM

UL seems to have got two crucial things right:

1. I read them saying that they want to operate daily flights to all their destinations, as opposed to half hearted 2-3 times a week flight. This will not only provide more flexibility to passengers, it establishes their presence in a stronger way and helps them utilize their station staff better.

2. They have said that they want to fly point to point, as opposed to having stopovers mid-way. This is already shown by operating direct flights to Shanghai (dumping the stopover in Bangkok) and Kuwait (dumping the stopover in Dubai).

Hopefully, they will improve on their on-time departures and join Star Alliance thereby establishing themselves on a stronger footing.

**lordvader** · 15-12-2011, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by CalgaryLankan

All media reports talking about J class cabin in new A330, but are there new AVOD and better screens in economy class ?

Based on the above pics, no. A tad disappointing! But they have refreshed the look of the cabin in economy (seat covers, carpet etc).

Originally posted by Cayman

UL seems to have got two crucial things right:

1. I read them saying that they want to operate daily flights to all their destinations, as opposed to half hearted 2-3 times a week flight. This will not only provide more flexibility to passengers, it establishes their presence in a stronger way and helps them utilize their station staff better.

2. They have said that they want to fly point to point, as opposed to having stopovers mid-way. This is already shown by operating direct flights to Shanghai (dumping the stopover in Bangkok) and Kuwait (dumping the stopover in Dubai).

Hopefully, they will improve on their on-time departures and join Star Alliance thereby establishing themselves on a stronger footing.

Yeh they seem to be cementing their position ATM with additional frequencies. Good news for all!

**CalgaryLankan** · 16-12-2011, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by lordvader

Based on the above pics, no. A tad disappointing! But they have refreshed the look of the cabin in economy (seat covers, carpet etc).

Yeh they seem to be cementing their position ATM with additional frequencies. Good news for all!

UL facebook page has some pictures of Y class. It looks like they recycled the old stamp size AVOD in Y class.
Doesn't look new to me.

Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.202481836502416.51809.111452288938705&type=1

**lordvader** · 16-12-2011, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by CalgaryLankan

UL facebook page has some pictures of Y class. It looks like they recycled the old stamp size AVOD in Y class.
Doesn't look new to me.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...8938705&type=1

Yep thats what I said! They didnt change the AVOD, but they did change the seat covers and flooring (in economy). Business Class looks great though.

**Serendib** · 17-12-2011, 09:24 AM

Sri Lanka inspects sites for domestic airport in central hill country - http://www.colombopage.com/archive_1...24107115CH.php

**Max** · 17-12-2011, 11:35 AM

SriLankan Airlines launches easy payment scheme

An exciting new offer from SriLankan Airlines will make travel abroad even more affordable to all their customers. With the introduction of an easy payment scheme, passengers have the option of paying for their ticket with credit cards, in installments of three, six, twelve or even upto twenty four months at their convenience.

http://www.dailynews.lk/2011/12/17/bus60.asp

SriLankan's latest destination will be Zurich, with a thrice-weekly service that commences on December 23.

**Kflyer** · 17-12-2011, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by lordvader

Based on the above pics, no. A tad disappointing! But they have refreshed the look of the cabin in economy (seat covers, carpet etc).

Yeh they seem to be cementing their position ATM with additional frequencies. Good news for all!

Even more surprises are on the way - just wait and see..

**lordvader** · 18-12-2011, 02:01 AM

Originally posted by Kflyer

Even more surprises are on the way - just wait and see..

Hopefully the surprises are good! I think UL is on the right path now. Mihin on the other hand needs to expand or else merge with UL.

**banuthev** · 18-12-2011, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by Kflyer

Even more surprises are on the way - just wait and see..

I heard that business class refurbishment has now been completed for 2nd UL aircraft , 4R-ALC. Can you confirm if this is true ?

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