Sri Lanka Aviation

**WizzWaveSien** · 24-11-2024, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Hi MAW, Wizzwavesien and rest of the team,

UL has postponed the expansion of CMB-ICN flight from 2 to 3 weekly in late Dec24. I see CMB-ICN UL flight remain the same with 2 weekly for whole W24.

I see KE is resuming KTM route in S25. Is KE not interested in resuming ICN-CMB-MLE route? KE can be additional option for pax travelling between CMB and Western Canada and Western US cities. Do you think there are demand for operating both UL 2 weekly (CMB-ICN) and KE 3 weekly (ICN-CMB-MLE) year-round?

As far as I am aware, KE was supposed to start flights to CMB during June of 2023, after the repeated delay of UL flights to ICN. but it never went through for some reason, same with SV. Seems like SL is not really a priority for KE. But there was a rumor going around that KE is actually interested to start flights to CMB and MLE during W25.

When I was in Korea for work, I asked my Korean colleagues whether they preferred to visit Thailand or Sri lanka, most people said that they would prefer Thailand because of the increasing connectivity options, they said they didn't fancy taking multiple connecting flights to a destination when they easy access Thailand. Most of them said they travel to SL only to connect towards to the Maldives, quite a shame actually. Out of 10 people I asked who were good friends of mine (They travel frequently), only two of them have visited SL, others said they visited Thailand and the Maldives.

I actually travel on KE annually, on their 747s and 777s. I use ICN as a transit point before connecting onwards to ATL and LAX. KE is actually a very good alternative compared to AI or EK.

**WizzWaveSien** · 25-11-2024, 06:41 AM

4R-ALN is now back in service.
4R-ALNFIRSTFLIGHT.jpg

**n863gt** · 25-11-2024, 11:53 PM

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

I don't believe that AK is interested in 8D, don't get me wrong, it would be very nice to see an 8D and AK partnership but i'm not sure it is actually gonna be happen and I don't know the feasibility of it, 8D is basically acting as an substitute for for Air Asia Sri Lanka, and most likely I think during the long run that 8D might partner up with AK, most likely in codeshares and etc..

And yes, CMB can be a LCC regional hub, what more airlines do you think should introduce flights to CMB (including Premium and Low cost carriers)?

maybe TR, AXB?
also, has 5Y ever flown to CMB?

**WizzWaveSien** · 26-11-2024, 01:11 PM

Multiple jets diverting to different airports/doing circuits due to weather conditions at CMB..

CHOASATCMB2.jpg CHAOSATCMB3.jpg CHOASATCMB1.jpg

**banuthev** · 26-11-2024, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

I don't believe that AK is interested in 8D, don't get me wrong, it would be very nice to see an 8D and AK partnership but i'm not sure it is actually gonna be happen and I don't know the feasibility of it, 8D is basically acting as an substitute for for Air Asia Sri Lanka, and most likely I think during the long run that 8D might partner up with AK, most likely in codeshares and etc..

And yes, CMB can be a LCC regional hub, what more airlines do you think should introduce flights to CMB (including Premium and Low cost carriers)?

F3 looking for expansion to India in 2025. Are they also interested in flying to CMB?

Flyadeal to Launch India Flights in 2025, Eyes Widebody Order. The expansion plans extend beyond India, encompassing China and Southeast Asian markets.

Source : Aviationa2z

**banuthev** · 26-11-2024, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by n863gt

maybe TR, AXB?
also, has 5Y ever flown to CMB?

I remember 5Y did fly to CMB back in 2015 as per this discussion in our Plane Spotting Thread.

Plane Spotting & Flight Reports - Lanka Aviator

https://www.lankaaviator.com/node/17?p=13599#post13599

Aviation Photos, Trip Reports, FR24 movements and Aircraft Diversions !!

Hi Haleef, Do you know if 5Y visited CMB after 2015?

**Haleef** · 27-11-2024, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

I remember 5Y did fly to CMB back in 2015 as per this discussion in our Plane Spotting Thread.

Plane Spotting & Flight Reports - Lanka Aviator

https://www.lankaaviator.com/node/17?p=13599#post13599

Aviation Photos, Trip Reports, FR24 movements and Aircraft Diversions !!

Hi Haleef, Do you know if 5Y visited CMB after 2015?

Hi Banu, not that I know of. Haven't seen.

**Bixtay** · 30-11-2024, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

F3 looking for expansion to India in 2025. Are they also interested in flying to CMB?

Good morning,
I heard from an executive at F3 that they will possibly be expanding to SL in the future, I hope to get back to you soon with more information regarding this. As of now they are still in the planning stage and they are considering on whether to expand to SL or not.

Thank you.

**banuthev** · 01-12-2024, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by Bixtay

Good morning,
I heard from an executive at F3 that they will possibly be expanding to SL in the future, I hope to get back to you soon with more information regarding this. As of now they are still in the planning stage and they are considering on whether to expand to SL or not.

Thank you.

Hi ! Thanks for the update ! we are looking forward to hearing from you! From which city in Saudi Arabia that F3 might fly from to Colombo?

**banuthev** · 01-12-2024, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000

Hi Banu, There is another amendment of the W24 Schedule of 8D, will share with you all shortly, There is no delay upto now regarding new routes, 8D is expecting to launch asap, probably after 1 st of Dec (SHJ, DOH, CCJ), No clue about TRV, but willing to start before 1st of Dec.

Hi Maw, Do we have any update on 8D launching direct flights to SHJ, DOH, CCJ, TRV or any new destinations?

**Bixtay** · 02-12-2024, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Hi ! Thanks for the update ! we are looking forward to hearing from you! From which city in Saudi Arabia that F3 might fly from to Colombo?

Good morning,

Hello, I am certain that they will fly from RUH to CMB since F3 is seeking approval from the Saudi government to expand to regions, I am not sure about flights to JED or DMM. I will update you when I have more information.

Thank you.

**Serendib** · 02-12-2024, 07:38 PM

Singapore Airlines during Northern winter 2025/26 season intends to increase service to Sri Lanka, as the airline schedules 10 weekly Singapore – Colombo service, instead of 7, effective 28OCT25. Additional service is scheduled with Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

SQ462 SIN0830 – 0950CMB 359 247
SQ468 SIN2210 – 2330CMB 787 D

SQ469 CMB0045 – 0715SIN 787 D
SQ463 CMB1105 – 1740CMB 359 247

Singapore Airlines NW25 Preliminary Sri Lanka Service Increase — AeroRoutes

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/241202-sqnw25cmb

Published at 1800GMT 02DEC24 Singapore Airlines during Northern winter 2025/26 season intends to increase service to Sri Lanka, as the airline schedules 10 weekly Singapore – Colombo service, instead of 7, effective 28OCT25. Additional service is scheduled with Airbus A350-900 aircraft. SQ462 S

Will be nice to see SQ during the day time

**banuthev** · 02-12-2024, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000

Hi Banu, There is another amendment of the W24 Schedule of 8D, will share with you all shortly, There is no delay upto now regarding new routes, 8D is expecting to launch asap, probably after 1 st of Dec (SHJ, DOH, CCJ), No clue about TRV, but willing to start before 1st of Dec.

I see TRV listed on the 8D website. Commencement date seems 24-Dec. Operational days : Tu, Th, Su. But schedule not loaded yet.

**banuthev** · 02-12-2024, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

Will be nice to see SQ during the day time

Good news! does the day time flight give connection to Australia?

**banuthev** · 02-12-2024, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by Bixtay

Good morning,

Hello, I am certain that they will fly from RUH to CMB since F3 is seeking approval from the Saudi government to expand to regions, I am not sure about flights to JED or DMM. I will update you when I have more information.

Thank you.

How UL is currently performing with passenger load on CMB-RUH, CMB-DMM sectors ? How was the passenger load on CMB-JED before UL cancel the route? Does these routes have premium and business traffic?

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