Sri Lanka Aviation

**sundar** · 22-02-2012, 04:40 PM

Another meeting organised by Madurai trade bodies to impress Srilankan Airlines & Mihin Lanka delegates... Can they hear at least this time? 15 Millions of peoples are waiting for Srilankan air service!

**lordvader** · 23-02-2012, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by sundar

Another meeting organised by Madurai trade bodies to impress Srilankan Airlines & Mihin Lanka delegates... Can they hear at least this time? 15 Millions of peoples are waiting for Srilankan air service!

I wouldnt be surprised if Mihin announce a Madurai service soon judging by the fact that most of the delegates (according to the above post) are from that airline.

**Scoot** · 23-02-2012, 02:48 AM

madurai and trichy airports are closeby, about one and a half hours journey between them. hence, it's absolute rediculous for mihin nor sri lankan airlines to consider and ply madurai airport. moreover trichy airport is located equidistant within tamil nadu state making it easier for everyone to travel from the surrounding districts apart from chennai or trivandrum airports. thus no wonder both sri lankan and mihin are having high patronage so much so that they in are fact, planning to increase more frequencies to cope with the demand. hence, in conclusion this sounds more on politics than being potential.

**AshanHettige** · 23-02-2012, 03:27 AM

New SriLankan A332 from Abu Dhabi... To be 4R-ALJ...

DININDU

**SSCMK** · 23-02-2012, 03:40 AM

Originally posted by Scoot

madurai and trichy airports are closeby, about one and a half hours journey between them. hence, it's absolute rediculous for mihin nor sri lankan airlines to consider and ply madurai airport. moreover trichy airport is located equidistant within tamil nadu state making it easier for everyone to travel from the surrounding districts apart from chennai or trivandrum airports. thus no wonder both sri lankan and mihin are having high patronage so much so that they in are fact, planning to increase more frequencies to cope with the demand. hence, in conclusion this sounds more on politics than being potential.

Sir, Madurai is the 2nd most visited place in Tamil Nadu next only to Chennai. A very few places in India only have this heritage value or tourism potential. Above all, there are more than 18 Million people waiting for the first international service. There are family woes that the labor people of Middle east and far east countries that wish to spend their time with their families. I bet we could give 95 percent load once if somebody start service from here irrespective of the carrier.

**banuthev** · 23-02-2012, 03:47 AM

Originally posted by ecureilx

Interesting times ahead .. an A330 ? wow .. so what does UL do with their lost capacity ?

Recently SriLankan has started utilizing Mihin Lanka's aircraft for the UL routes. e.g. a couple of days ago Mihin Lanka A321 was flying Bahrain route UL215/6. http://data.flight24.com/airplanes/4r-mrc

**banuthev** · 23-02-2012, 03:54 AM

Originally posted by lordvader

I wouldnt be surprised if Mihin announce a Madurai service soon judging by the fact that most of the delegates (according to the above post) are from that airline.

Since UL/MJ carry out route planning between the two carriers together in order to avoid both flying to the same destination , Mihin Lanka's Trichy flights may be moved to Madurai. http://sundaytimes.lk/120219/BusinessTimes/bt26.html

**Max** · 23-02-2012, 04:12 AM

Originally posted by sundar

Another meeting organised by Madurai trade bodies to impress Srilankan Airlines & Mihin Lanka delegates... Can they hear at least this time? 15 Millions of peoples are waiting for Srilankan air service!

Mihin Lanka may connect Madurai.

**sundar** · 23-02-2012, 04:33 AM

Originally posted by Scoot

madurai and trichy airports are closeby, about one and a half hours journey between them. hence, it's absolute rediculous for mihin nor sri lankan airlines to consider and ply madurai airport. moreover trichy airport is located equidistant within tamil nadu state making it easier for everyone to travel from the surrounding districts apart from chennai or trivandrum airports. thus no wonder both sri lankan and mihin are having high patronage so much so that they in are fact, planning to increase more frequencies to cope with the demand. hence, in conclusion this sounds more on politics than being potential.

I agree, but if Mihin shift their service from Trichy to Madurai.. then it is worth. Already Spice Jet has applied to start Madurai to Colombo flight. I am sure Srilankan Airlines don't want to lose their market to SpiceJet.

**Max** · 23-02-2012, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by sundar

I agree, but if Mikin shift their service from Trichy to Madurai.. then it is worth. Already Spice Jet has applied to start Madurai to Colombo flight. I am sure Srilankan Airlines don't want to lose their market to SpiceJet.

It's Mihin not Mikin

**sundar** · 23-02-2012, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by Max

It's Mihin not Mikin

Corrected! Thanks.

**Max** · 23-02-2012, 05:28 AM

Originally posted by sundar

Corrected! Thanks.

TN Chamber pointed out that around 1,200 passengers per week travel from Madurai to Colombo.

Can you provide more information regarding that…..

http://www.priu.gov.lk/news_update/Current_Affairs/ca201202/20120206tn_chamber_urges_introduction.htm

**ecureilx** · 23-02-2012, 05:46 AM

Does this help somewhere ??

Sri Lanka Tourism has got off to a good start in 2012 with January arrivals reaching a record 85,874, up by 15.7% over the corresponding month of last year.

For the month of January the largest arrivals from a single country came from neighbouring India which records 14, 615 tourists. This shows a 6% increase from January 2011.

**athisaravanan** · 23-02-2012, 06:11 AM

athisaravanan

hi guys, we r very happy to support us and give some boost news that interesting to start CMB-IXM throu UL or Mihinlanka. And tmo a import meets arrange in madurai with UL,Mihin officials. We hope it will be successful to connect both cities. pray god.
Thanks SL guys to support us.
good day
athisaravanan
WELCOME TO MADURAI.

**Max** · 23-02-2012, 10:40 AM

Mihin Lanka flights to Madurai

Mihin Lanka is interested in starting their operations b/w Colombo(CMB) and Madurai(IXM). They will send officials to Madurai International Airport (IXM) this week to inspect the facilities available to start their direct flights b/w IXM and CMB.

Mr.Prasath Kariyavamsam, SL embassy for India informed this message over telephonic call to MP.Mr.Manik Tagore to make arrangements for same.

Mihin Lanka is expected to start 4x weekly flights in CMB-IXM-CMB initially and may shift their base from Trichy to Madurai.

Madurai International Airport (IXM)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Madurai-International-Airport-IXM/164674783583728

Madurai International Airport (IXM), Madurai, India. 44,116 likes · 51 talking about this · 5,211 were here. Madurai International Airport (IXM) / VOMD

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