Sri Lanka Aviation

**banuthev** · 28-09-2023, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

Interesting UL is advertising with A350 Image. Adding A350 to the fleet still on the cards for UL?

Domestic flights in Sri Lanka have to be increased out of CMB and should allow passengers from abroad to book flights to cities in Sri Lanka with single ticket.

**A350-1000** · 29-09-2023, 09:58 AM

UL statement-

Over the last few days, we at SriLankan Airlines have needed to cancel several flights mainly due to a number of technical issues which required temporary grounding of aircraft. These are routine issues, and aircraft maintenance follows very strict procedures which necessitate repairs or replacement parts before the aircraft are cleared to fly. Unfortunately, in this case we suffered a number of groundings at the same time. Every effort has been made to accommodate passengers on alternative flights on SriLankan Airlines and other carriers, and we have accommodated passengers in hotels where necessary. We also fully understand that this has affected the travel and plans of many of our guests. We apologize for the disruption and inconvenience caused and assure all our loyal customers that we are working diligently to minimize such occurrences moving forward.

**Serendib** · 29-09-2023, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by Haleef

ANA coming soon.

ANA under maintenance

**banuthev** · 29-09-2023, 07:57 PM

Jazeera Airways to increase Kuwait-Colombo flights to Daily from end Oct23.

CMB 03:15	KWI 06:40	5H55M	---	J9554/32N	Tu, F, Sa
CMB 04:30	KWI 07:55	5H55M	---	J9554/32N	Su, M, Th
CMB 05:15	KWI 08:40	5H55M	---	J9554/32N	W

KWI 18:40	CMB 02:30 +1	5H20M	---	J9553/32N	M, Th, F
KWI 19:40	CMB 03:30 +1	5H20M	---	J9553/32N	Su, W, Sa
KWI 20:40	CMB 04:30 +1	5H20M	---	J9553/32N	Tu

**MAW2000** · 30-09-2023, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by A350-1000

UL statement-

Over the last few days, we at SriLankan Airlines have needed to cancel several flights mainly due to a number of technical issues which required temporary grounding of aircraft. These are routine issues, and aircraft maintenance follows very strict procedures which necessitate repairs or replacement parts before the aircraft are cleared to fly. Unfortunately, in this case we suffered a number of groundings at the same time. Every effort has been made to accommodate passengers on alternative flights on SriLankan Airlines and other carriers, and we have accommodated passengers in hotels where necessary. We also fully understand that this has affected the travel and plans of many of our guests. We apologize for the disruption and inconvenience caused and assure all our loyal customers that we are working diligently to minimize such occurrences moving forward.

Any news or gossips about New aircraft lease or even RFPs? unoffical gossip came from an engineering student, that UL is looking for SLAF technicians to maintain UL planes.

**channa** · 30-09-2023, 11:19 PM

4R-ALO is back in service flying to CDG and FRA
Hope it will ease some ongoing delays at Srilankan

**banuthev** · 01-10-2023, 08:06 AM

Spicejet is currently flying Madurai-Colombo flights. I heard its going to start 2nd route to Colombo.

Guess the 2nd route

**Aaqib** · 01-10-2023, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Spicejet is currently flying Madurai-Colombo flights. I heard its going to start 2nd route to Colombo.

Guess the 2nd route

They are Resuming services to MAA

They have good potential to serve JAF as well with their current fleet, however SG is does have quite a lot of Financial Strains, Leasing Issues etc. and created a reputation for having delayed/cancelled flights and poorly maintained aircraft

Would chose not to fly them given there are other options available to chose form

**skyline** · 01-10-2023, 01:03 PM

When did Fitsair start operating Dhakka?

https://www.planepictures.net/v3/show_en.php?id=1727400

**MAW2000** · 01-10-2023, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by skyline

When did Fitsair start operating Dhakka?

https://www.planepictures.net/v3/show_en.php?id=1727400

Fits Air 8D Dhaka flights are still only in their plans, this picture shows 4R-EXR of fits air but operating as UL flights, which is wet leased by Sri Lankan due to their fleet shortage.

**Serendib** · 01-10-2023, 05:48 PM

SriLankan Airlines flight UL-181 to KTM cancelled due to technical fault. Newswire reported - more than 200 passengers were inconvenienced due to the delay of the flight.

**banuthev** · 01-10-2023, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

SriLankan Airlines flight UL-181 to KTM cancelled due to technical fault. Newswire reported - more than 200 passengers were inconvenienced due to the delay of the flight.

Any idea what is the aircraft reg? What is the problem with the aircraft?

**banuthev** · 01-10-2023, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by Aaqib

They are Resuming services to MAA

They have good potential to serve JAF as well with their current fleet, however SG is does have quite a lot of Financial Strains, Leasing Issues etc. and created a reputation for having delayed/cancelled flights and poorly maintained aircraft

Would chose not to fly them given there are other options available to chose form

Spicejet to fly Chennai - Colombo Daily flights from 29 Oct 2023.

Flight schedule

Daily - 00:05 - 01:25 - MAA-CMB - SG1 - B737
Daily - 02:25 - 03:45 - CMB-MAA - SG2 - B737

**Aaqib** · 01-10-2023, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by skyline

When did Fitsair start operating Dhakka?

https://www.planepictures.net/v3/show_en.php?id=1727400

4R-EXR is currently on Wet Lease with UL until the end of OCT23 as per the RFP Document

https://www.srilankan.com/download/RFP_16082023.pdf

**Serendib** · 03-10-2023, 01:11 PM

😬

The Minister also revealed that it has been decided to allow other airlines to operate the flights of the carrier by granting them rights under the ‘5th freedom of the air’, while safeguarding the rights of SriLankan Airlines

https://srilankamirror.com/biz/other...flights/?amp=1

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