Sri Lanka Aviation

**Max** · 04-05-2012, 04:24 AM

Sri Lanka Australia direct flights soon

The Civil Aviation Ministry will commence direct flights to Australia soon.

Discussions in this regard was held between External Affairs Deputy Minister Neomal Perera and Australian Immigration and Citizenship Minister Chris Bowen.

The Air Services Agreement in this regard was signed by Minister Bowen and Civil Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne at the External Affairs Ministry yesterday.

http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/05/04/news23.asp

**Aussie Lanka** · 04-05-2012, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by Max

Sri Lanka Australia direct flights soon

The Civil Aviation Ministry will commence direct flights to Australia soon.

Discussions in this regard was held between External Affairs Deputy Minister Neomal Perera and Australian Immigration and Citizenship Minister Chris Bowen.

The Air Services Agreement in this regard was signed by Minister Bowen and Civil Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne at the External Affairs Ministry yesterday.

http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/05/04/news23.asp

Max , the headline is a littel misleading - this is just the ASA air services agreement , while the Australian Minister is in CMB , yields are the lowest in over 20 years ex Australia

**Max** · 04-05-2012, 01:11 PM

SriLankan extends wings to Jaffna Peninsula

SriLankan Airlines on Friday extended wings to the northern tip of the island, opening a branch in the Jaffna Peninsula.

Considering the increasing customer base for air travel to and from the northern region, the new operation will expand the size of the airline’s local market, a statement said.

“We are reaching out strategically to establish closer links with the communities in every area of Sri Lanka through our network of passenger sales agent and I am pleased to announce that Jaffna is among the first such offices to be re-opened,” the airline's Chief Marketing Officer, G T Jeyaseelan said.

“We are also aware of the great potential for growth in the region,” Jeyaseelan said.

The branch office will handle reservations, ticketing, Prepaid Ticket Advices, requests for special services, information on fares, schedules and packages.

http://www.lankabusinessonline.com/f...?nid=732453027

**Max** · 04-05-2012, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by Aussie Lanka

Max , the headline is a littel misleading - this is just the ASA air services agreement , while the Australian Minister is in CMB , yields are the lowest in over 20 years ex Australia

SriLankan Airlines is planning to re-commence flights to Australia.

**Max** · 04-05-2012, 02:47 PM

SriLankan Airlines should try to expand its operations in China.

Double digit growth seen in 2011 Chinese tourism industry revenue

The total revenue of China's tourism industry was around US$ 364.21 billion in 2011, up 18 percent compared with the previous year, according to China Tourism Academy.

人民网--404页面

http://english.people.com.cn/90778/7701864.html

SriLankan Airlines should consider a code sharing agreement with Air China.

SriLankan Airlines passengers traveling to China can enjoy seamless connections to Chinese cities, when the airline starting to code-share with Air China.

China attracts huge traffic from South Asia for Business, education and leisure, The association with Air China will benefit passengers traveling to China on SriLankan Airlines by offering smooth connectivity from Beijing & Shanghai Airports to some of the most popular destinations in China.

SriLankan Airlines network within China can extend to almost all Chinese cities through Air China.

**SSCMK** · 05-05-2012, 07:23 AM

Guys, learnt from the SG booking engine that they have changed the aircraft they make use of for the MAA - CMB service from Boeing to Q400 effective May 1. Could anybody confirm it in CMB airport?

**skyline** · 05-05-2012, 10:10 AM

The lease arrangement of DHC 6-300s with a Kenn Borek is to expire in around four months and the SriLankan will terminate operations of sea planes then. The move is aimed at minimizing the losses the national carrier is continually incurring.

**banuthev** · 05-05-2012, 01:32 PM

SriLankan Airlines Fleet Watch as per 5th May 2012 - http://www.airsrilanka.org/forum/ent...?9-Fleet-Watch

**Serendib** · 05-05-2012, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by SSCMK

Guys, learnt from the SG booking engine that they have changed the aircraft they make use of for the MAA - CMB service from Boeing to Q400 effective May 1. Could anybody confirm it in CMB airport?

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**SSCMK** · 05-05-2012, 05:24 PM

Saw that but any idea on the aircraft they deploy in this route now?

**banuthev** · 06-05-2012, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by SSCMK

Saw that but any idea on the aircraft they deploy in this route now?

I was wondering why new flight numbers are now showing on Spicejet's MAA-CMB schedule ? E.g. SG3102 & SG12.

**banuthev** · 06-05-2012, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by Aussie Lanka

Max , the headline is a littel misleading - this is just the ASA air services agreement , while the Australian Minister is in CMB , yields are the lowest in over 20 years ex Australia

Just saw a message I receive from SriLankan Airlines employee..

This is what he say : "UL678 to MEL coming soon".

Any more info? I guess UL is planning to resume Australia..

**uthum** · 06-05-2012, 11:40 PM

SriLankan Airlines boosts up LHR flights from 7 to 12 weekly from 15th of July, 2012.

**Aussie Lanka** · 07-05-2012, 01:24 AM

Is it really TRUE that the Air Taxi is to stop ?
It is such a great product to have
Flew KCT-CMB last year - fantatstic
So much has been spent on infra structure at the Air Taxi bases to accommodate this aircraft

Max - what have you heard ?

Aussie Lanka

**Max** · 07-05-2012, 03:37 AM

SriLankan increases flights to 230 per week

Srilankan Airlines has increased its flights to 230 per week from 172 in line with the ongoing aviation sector development initiatives, Civil Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne said.

Meanwhile, Srilankan Airlines will fly to South Korea for the first time in the aviation history from December, this is the 63rd destination of the SriLankan Airlines.

At the initial stage the airline will conduct three frequencies to South Korea per week.

http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/05/07/news20.asp

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