Sri Lanka Aviation

**Srilankan1** · 25-09-2012, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

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Economy Class looks very pale there. The light blue colour We had was much better for me.

**banuthev** · 25-09-2012, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by kenkari

My dream - the future of SriLankan Airlines: http://www.gcmap.com/mapui?P=CMB-MAN...S=shaded&DU=km

Kenkari, I appreciate your effort for creating such a thoughtful Network map to show how SriLankan flights should be expanded in the near future. I thought it's better share my opinion with you how your imaginary-SriLankan Network can be improved.

Even though you provided point-to-point networks to Cities like PEK, KIX .. I think you would have avoided the un-necessary routes like KIX-NRT, MAN-LHR, CMB-BEY, CMB-MEL-SYD-CMB. After Syrian war, Beirut is no-longer the favourable destination for SriLankan. Also Beirut passengers who fly to/from Colombo can take transit in KWI or DXB. SriLankan should be concentrating on adding more frequencies on profit making destination rather than adding new destinations for show-off (e.g. AMS, ARN ..). Due to QF-EK tie-up, SriLankan hardly think about launching any aussie-routes.

Any way, In my opinion SriLankan should expand their network in 2013 as below : -

http://www.airsrilanka.org/storage/m...l-schedule.htm

Please share your proposals.

**Azamh** · 25-09-2012, 10:17 PM

So far Thay Have only Refrub 4R-ALJ? Any idea of Flying Nonstop Between Colombo to Hong kong?

**banuthev** · 25-09-2012, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by Azamh

So far Thay Have only Refrub 4R-ALJ? Any idea of Flying Nonstop Between Colombo to Hong kong?

I think 4R-ALJ is the only aircraft has a brand-new J and Y class. I have not heard anything yet about UL's plan on starting nonstop flights to HKG. Perhaps it will be actioned after joining the OW in 2013 :-) Does CMB-HKG route has a sufficient demand for nonstop flights ?

Originally posted by Banuthev

It appears to be UL-Engineering must have resolved the problem of this aircraft's lacking a galley. Hopefully 4R-ALJ start flying the long-hauls where UL seriously needed a suitable aircraft not like ageing A340-311s.

I have been informed by the reliable source that 4R-ALJ has no problem with a galley and it can serve long-haul with no issue.

**Azamh** · 25-09-2012, 10:56 PM

I think there should be a demand as no one flies direct also if they done with ow srilankans from west coast. Can hv faster access via hkg then CMB.

**banuthev** · 27-09-2012, 10:26 AM

According to Amadeus, Mihin Lanka is launching flights to Madurai effective 7-Dec-12 and flights to Delhi effective 1- Feb-13. As per 27-Sep-12, There is no change on reservation of SriLankan Airlines flights to Delhi from 1-Feb-13 after launch of Mihin Lanka flights. Reservation for Madurai flights not yet opened on Mihin Lanka website its likely it will be opened by the end of Oct-12. Also Mihin Lanka's Bahrain flights are to be increased from 5 to 6 weekly effective 11-Dec-12.

Tiger Airways is increasing Colombo flights from three to four weekly in Winter 2012. They are also studying possibilities for Daily flights in near future.

**Serendib** · 28-09-2012, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by Max

SriLankan & Alitalia code-share flights to Italy

SriLankan Airlines said it will fly to Rome & Milan code sharing with Italy's Alitalia from September 16.

Flight no UL2028 will be operated in association with Alitalia, the airline said in a statement.

http://www.lankabusinessonline.com/f...?nid=382944530

any update on this?

**carlos** · 29-09-2012, 09:56 AM

découvrez le nouveau siège de SriLankan Airlines

**banuthev** · 29-09-2012, 11:54 AM

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport - International Airlines Frequencies for Winter 2012

Originally posted by Banuthev

UL also giving tough competition to KU on a CMB-KWI route (UL flying Daily Nonstop to KWI on A343s). In Early September KU planned to reduce the CMB frequency from 4 to 3 weekly in W12 but now Rumour says KU is planning to terminate all the CMB flights.

I spotted on GDS that KU has reduced the CMB flights from four to two weekly in Winter 2012 also the flight is going to operate via MCT using an A320.

KWI - CMB - 21:40 - 07:10 - KU361 - A320 - MO.TH +1 - via MCT
CMB - KWI - 08:20 - 13:15 - KU362 - A320 - TU.FR - via MCT

**NeatStuff** · 30-09-2012, 07:35 AM

I was reading an old review on Mihin, think from 2007, which mentioned they have a premium economy cabin. Is this still the case? The reviewer was of the opinion that if they upped the service they could have even sold it as business class.

**banuthev** · 30-09-2012, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by NeatStuff

I was reading an old review on Mihin, think from 2007, which mentioned they have a premium economy cabin. Is this still the case? The reviewer was of the opinion that if they upped the service they could have even sold it as business class.

Perhaps that passenger flew on 4R-ABE which was utilised by MJ for six or seven months before it was sent for a storage. Yes. 4R-ABE (ex-UL) had a two class configuration J/Y. Currently MJ fleet flying on solo Y Class cabins.

**uthum** · 30-09-2012, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by NeatStuff

I was reading an old review on Mihin, think from 2007, which mentioned they have a premium economy cabin. Is this still the case? The reviewer was of the opinion that if they upped the service they could have even sold it as business class.

See this video!

**Srilankan1** · 30-09-2012, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by carlos

découvrez le nouveau siège de SriLankan Airlines

This is a very intersting Video.Must be from South America I think.

**kenkari** · 02-10-2012, 11:28 PM

Kuwait Airways Planned W12 Oman / Sri Lanka Operation Changes

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http://airlineroute.net/2012/10/01/ku-mctcmb-w12/

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**banuthev** · 03-10-2012, 05:35 AM

According to Mihin Lanka Website, MJ is increasing to Jakarta flights from 4 to 6 weekly effective 7-Dec-2012. But no yet updated on GDS.

CMB - CGK - 07:20-13:45 - MJ603 - 1.3.4.6
CMB - CGK - 13:25-19:50 - MJ603 - 2.7 - effec 9-Dec-12
CGK - CMB - 14:45-17:40 - MJ604 - 1.3.4.6
CGK - CMB - 20:50-23:55 - MJ604 - 2.7 - effec 9-Dec-12

Madurai flight schedule updated on Mihin Lanka Website. Reservation not ready yet.

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