Sri Lanka Aviation

**ejanson65** · 18-10-2018, 08:34 AM

There's no "mystery" about any of this.

The aircraft is owned by Aercap. SriLankan was forced to lease it as part of the penalty for the cancellation of the Aercap A350 order.

The aircraft was sub leased to Hifly by SriLankan.

The sub lease ended and the aircraft has been returned to SriLankan.

What's so difficult to understand?

**LukeSkywalker** · 18-10-2018, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by ejanson65

There's no "mystery" about any of this.

The aircraft is owned by Aercap. SriLankan was forced to lease it as part of the penalty for the cancellation of the Aercap A350 order.

The aircraft was sub leased to Hifly by SriLankan.

The sub lease ended and the aircraft has been returned to SriLankan.

What's so difficult to understand?

I would take these daily mirror gossip section articles with a grain of salt, whoever writes them indulges in creative journalism to fill the column.

**vishwa** · 18-10-2018, 12:46 PM

Hi Guys.. hope you already seen this... there were two charter flights (Thomas Cook Airlines) from UK to CMB here today...
if i'm not mistaken the very first flight from Manchester to CMB hahhh

has anyone got idea what is the frequency of these flights.? last year it was 3 flights per week form LGW to CMB

**vishwa** · 18-10-2018, 12:51 PM

Ok found it..

Thomas Cook Airlines UK in October 2018 and January 2019 plans to operate charter service to Sri Lanka, with 1 flight each from London Gatwick and Manchester planned, on board Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

London Gatwick – Colombo
MT3748 LGW2020 – 1125+1CMB 332 17OCT18
MT3748 LGW2125 – 1315+1CMB 332 10JAN19

MT3749 CMB1425 – 2125LGW 332 18OCT18
MT3749 CMB0115 – 0740LGW 332 11JAN19

Manchester – Colombo
MT3702 MAN2045 – 1205+1CMB 332 17OCT18
MT3702 MAN2210 – 1415+1CMB 332 09JAN19

MT3703 CMB1505 – 2220MAN 332 18OCT18
MT3703 CMB1715 – 2355MAN 332 10JAN19

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**banuthev** · 18-10-2018, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by vishwa

Hi Guys.. hope you already seen this... there were two charter flights (Thomas Cook Airlines) from UK to CMB here today...
if i'm not mistaken the very first flight from Manchester to CMB hahhh

has anyone got idea what is the frequency of these flights.? last year it was 3 flights per week form LGW to CMB

In the past, Monarch Airlines served Manchester - Colombo flights.

**Speedbird** · 21-10-2018, 05:52 PM

Global airlines see high costs, low yields in Sri Lanka

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/181021/business-times/global-airlines-see-high-costs-low-yields-in-sri-lanka-316431.html

Global airlines see high costs, low yields in Sri Lanka

**banuthev** · 21-10-2018, 08:40 PM

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**channa** · 21-10-2018, 11:30 PM

CMB-MEL flights reduced?

It seems that CMB-MEL flight is not in air today. It seems like they are running 6 times per week as per Flightradar24?

**4R-ALA** · 22-10-2018, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by channa

It seems that CMB-MEL flight is not in air today. It seems like they are running 6 times per week as per Flightradar24?

its daily again from next week - a333

**Serendib** · 22-10-2018, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by AIRBUS330

4R-ALH is on c check

4R-ALH is flying but what happened to 4R-ALJ??

**leyland** · 22-10-2018, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by channa

It seems that CMB-MEL flight is not in air today. It seems like they are running 6 times per week as per Flightradar24?

As per flight schedules on AASL website for Oct 2018, UL604/5 on 22nd and 26th October have been cancelled. Not sure why but, it appears to be planned scheduling.

**Serendib** · 22-10-2018, 12:26 PM

AirAsia launches direct flight from Bangkok to Colombo

AirAsia will begin direct flights from Bangkok to Colombo in mid-December to serve people seeking religious and cultural experiences in the South Asian country.

The four-time weekly services are on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from Don Mueang airport, starting Dec 14.

The budget carrier has already operated flights to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo for almost 10 years from Kuala Lumpur.

Fares start from 1,990 baht one-way for AirAsia BIG members and 2,030 baht for non-members for booking during the introductory period -- from today to Nov 4 for travel from Dec 14 this year to March 29 next year.

AirAsia launches direct flight to Colombo

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/tourism-and-transport/1562582/airasia-launches-direct-flight-to-colombo

AirAsia will begin direct flights from Bangkok to Colombo in mid-December to serve people seeking religious and cultural experiences in the South Asian country.

**SLion123** · 22-10-2018, 12:27 PM

How to get a graduate level role at SriLankan

Hi guys,

I'm a recent graduate with a degree in engineering from a UK university.

I'm keen to work at SriLankan Airlines in a commercial/analyst role. Was wondering where to submit an application.

Their careers website only shows a vacancy for Chief Commercial Officer, and when I tried applying speculatively to careers@srilankan.com, the message returned saying their mailbox was full!

Any advice would be appreciated - thanks!

**channa** · 22-10-2018, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by leyland

As per flight schedules on AASL website for Oct 2018, UL604/5 on 22nd and 26th October have been cancelled. Not sure why but, it appears to be planned scheduling.

I thought so

**leyland** · 23-10-2018, 07:55 AM

Today's UL504 from London has been diverted to KWI. Not sure what the reason is.

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