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banuthev

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#12166

10-09-2023, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

When Cathay is going to fly Colombo again? Rumour has its coming soon but notsure when.

CX is planning to fly Colombo from 1 Feb 2024
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banuthev

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#12167

10-09-2023, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by Tproductions51

so what happened to those leased a330s UL was to receive

Still no updates on leasing further A330. May be UL is waiting until privatised.
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MAW2000

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#12168

10-09-2023, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

I believe ANC is undergoing maintenance. Can anyone confirm?

ANC is only A321neo was active since Covid when rest of the A321neo's were stored?

Probably ANC is undergoing a heavy maintenance. Need the confirmation from a reliable source.
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banuthev

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#12169

14-09-2023, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

Air China to operate flights to Colombo thrice a week from July

Necessary agreements have been reached between Sri Lankan and Chinese authorities.

Minister Fernando also confirmed that the frequency of flights will be increased in the coming months.

Air China is going to increase Colombo flights from next month. Guess How many flights to be operated?
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banuthev

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#12170

14-09-2023, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

SriLankan Airlines during the week of 09JUL23’s schedule update filed various changes to its planned Northern winter 2023/24 season. As of 20JUL23, latest adjustment as follows.

* SriLankan Airlines is increasing Bengaluru, Mumbai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Trichy and Delhi to Double Daily.

* SriLankan Airlines is increasing Abu Dhabi, Trivandrum, Madurai and Guangzhou to Daily

* SriLankan Airlines is replacing A330 with A320 on Kuwait, Bangkok, Singapore , Kochi, route

* SriLankan is increasing Seoul flight to 3 weekly

* SriLankan Airlines is only flying A330-343 to Tokyo, Melbourne, Sydney, Lahore, Dhaka, Chennai, Paris, London, Frankfurt, Male' and Riyadh.

* SriLankan is only flying A330-243 to Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Jakarta, Jeddah, Dhaka, and Karachi

Latest Update

SriLankan Airlines is cancelling direct flights to Beijing. Last Flight 06 Oct 2023. I wonder why?
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RUM2004

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#12171

15-09-2023, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Latest Update

SriLankan Airlines is cancelling direct flights to Beijing. Last Flight 06 Oct 2023. I wonder why?

So? UL ceased ops to Beijin andAir China increases flights to cmb, looks like UL is afraid of direct competition with Chinese market 🧐
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Serendib

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#12172

15-09-2023, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by RUM2004

So? UL ceased ops to Beijin andAir China increases flights to cmb, looks like UL is afraid of direct competition with Chinese market 🧐

UL short of aircraft
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Azamh

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#12173

15-09-2023, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by RUM2004

So? UL ceased ops to Beijin andAir China increases flights to cmb, looks like UL is afraid of direct competition with Chinese market 🧐

Beijing to Srilanka not much of business it’s only a capital city and more tourist oriented therefore, UL868 load factor is quit bad I think they will up to 40% on a 332
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banuthev

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#12174

15-09-2023, 07:39 AM

Hi 4R-SRD- I heard Fitsair is planning to increase flights to Dubai. Can you please confirm?
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#12175

15-09-2023, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Hi 4R-SRD- I heard Fitsair is planning to increase flights to Dubai. Can you please confirm?

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MAW2000

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#12176

16-09-2023, 03:29 PM

4R-EXS has returned to CMB on 15th Sept around 1845hrs after the wet-lease at flyadeal.
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banuthev

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#12177

17-09-2023, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by SHOCKWAVE

I don’t think so, UL is short of aircrafts for its current service, adding JAF will just make it worse.
Might code share with Cinnamon Air (CMB- SIG - JAF - CMB)

Current operators to/ from JAF :
International: Alliance Air (ATR 72)
Domestic. :Cinnamon Air (C208B) and DP Aviation (C208B).

SriLankan Airlines is planning to lease A319 to fly direct flights to Jaffna. Is this good move?
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Serendib

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#12178

17-09-2023, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

SriLankan Airlines is planning to lease A319 to fly direct flights to Jaffna. Is this good move?

Will it fly from RML or BIA?
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RUM2004

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#12179

17-09-2023, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

SriLankan Airlines is planning to lease A319 to fly direct flights to Jaffna. Is this good move?

UL had Ex-Mihin Lanka A319 for a while as far as I know, but it was phased out. At this point with their expansion plans they really need more A320/A330’s as they can lease. Otherwise, flight operation efficiency may decrease, with unforeseen Flight cancellation/delays
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#12180

17-09-2023, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by RUM2004

UL had Ex-Mihin Lanka A319 for a while as far as I know, but it was phased out. At this point with their expansion plans they really need more A320/A330’s as they can lease. Otherwise, flight operation efficiency may decrease, with unforeseen Flight cancellation/delays

A319 would be ideal!
It should be utilized on CMB-JAF-MAA sectors

TRZ is also another option
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