Sri Lanka Aviation

**n863gt** · 11-06-2025, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Qantas to close budget airline Jetstar Asia from 31 July 2025. CMB is one of the destination impacted by the closure of Jetstar Asia.

Is Jetstar Asia struggling with competition from AirAsia? I see AirAsia also have reduced the flights on KUL-CMB recently if i am not mistaken?
Any chance Scoot launching CMB route ?

QF claims that higher(as here, doubled) operating costs recently for 3K caused QF to close 3K.

Budget airline Jetstar Asia to cease operations by July 31, regional impact includes Sri Lanka - Aviation Voice

https://aviationvoice.lk/budget-airline-jetstar-asia-to-cease-operations-by-july-31-regional-impact-includes-sri-lanka/

The closure of Singapore-based low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia will have ripple effects across Asia, including Sri Lanka, where the airline has served as a key transit link for affordable travel to destinations like Malaysia, Japan, and Australia. Sri Lankan travelers, especially budget-conscious flyers, may face fewer low-cost options and limited connectivity through Singapore once operations […]

**n863gt** · 11-06-2025, 07:39 PM

4R-ALN is out of service for a while now, saw it(in video) in the maintenance hangar on the 4th when ALT was going into the 747 hangar.
C-check?

**Serendib** · 11-06-2025, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by n863gt

no direct aisle here.(again). is this common to all A332s of UL (that is, 4R-ALS)?

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4R-ALM still inactive. doing another retrofit like for 4R-ALH?

Originally posted by n863gt

4R-ALN is out of service for a while now, saw it(in video) in the maintenance hangar on the 4th when ALT was going into the 747 hangar.
C-check?

4R-ALM is back in service but 4R-ALN is out of service for a while

**SHOCKWAVE** · 12-06-2025, 06:08 AM

ALN is undergoing a C check. Scheduled to resume flights after 20th June.

**banuthev** · 12-06-2025, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by SHOCKWAVE

ALN is undergoing a C check. Scheduled to resume flights after 20th June.

Any update on repaint work for UL A333s?

**Serendib** · 12-06-2025, 07:40 PM

Arkia Airlines announced this morning that it is resuming its direct route to Sri Lanka for a limited time as part of preparations for the Tishrei holidays. It is scheduled every Saturday from September 21 to October 19.

https://www.jpost.com/travel/article-857456

**banuthev** · 12-06-2025, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

Arkia Airlines announced this morning that it is resuming its direct route to Sri Lanka for a limited time as part of preparations for the Tishrei holidays. It is scheduled every Saturday from September 21 to October 19.

https://www.jpost.com/travel/article-857456

Thanks for the update !

According to Arkia website, Arkia wiĺl be operating CMB from 23 Sep 2025 to 22 Oct 2025. Arriving at CMB on Wednesdays

Flight Schedule

IZ639 - A332 - 23:00 - 10:55+1 - TLV-CMB - Tuesdays +1
IZ640 - A332 - 23:55 - 06:40+1 - CMB-TLV - Wednesday + 1

**banuthev** · 14-06-2025, 09:37 PM

Air China is going to increase CTU-CMB flights from 4 weekly to Daily between 3-Aug-25 to 19-Aug-25

CA637 -17:45-20:55 - CTU-CMB - TU.TH.SU (3-Aug-25 to 19-Aug-25)
CA425 -17:45-20:55 - CTU-CMB - MO.WE.FR.SA
CA638 - 22:15-06:15+1 - CMB-CTU - TU.TH.SU (3-Aug-25 to 19-Aug-25)
CA426 - 22:15-06:15+1 - CMB-CTU - MO.WE.FR.SA

**banuthev** · 14-06-2025, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000

Hi All,

Greetings!

8D's CMB RUH CMB flight numbers will be 8D851 and 8D852. Frequency 2, 4, 6.

I see RUH booking are missing on 8D website. Do you know if 8D is going ahead with RUH launch on the 26-June-25?

**IndushanMalith** · 14-06-2025, 11:18 PM

I hope I'm not overstepping by sharing this here, but I wanted to express something that’s been on my mind. SriLankan Airlines currently holds a low rating on AirlineRatings.com, with numerous negative reviews. I've personally flown with SriLankan many times, and while I’ve recently chosen other options due to instances of certain cabin crew showing bias against Middle Eastern passengers, I must say that—overall—my experiences with the airline have been exceptional. In fact, they’ve been among the best I’ve had.

Isn’t it time we do something to help elevate and support our beloved national carrier?

**MAW2000** · 15-06-2025, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

I see RUH booking are missing on 8D website. Do you know if 8D is going ahead with RUH launch on the 26-June-25?

RUH route is on hold due to some approvals and slot issues at RUH. Sales are closed.

**VC10fan** · 15-06-2025, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by IndushanMalith

I hope I'm not overstepping by sharing this here, but I wanted to express something that’s been on my mind. SriLankan Airlines currently holds a low rating on AirlineRatings.com, with numerous negative reviews. I've personally flown with SriLankan many times, and while I’ve recently chosen other options due to instances of certain cabin crew showing bias against Middle Eastern passengers, I must say that—overall—my experiences with the airline have been exceptional. In fact, they’ve been among the best I’ve had.

Isn’t it time we do something to help elevate and support our beloved national carrier?

I agree; I have flown over 80 times with UL in the past 8 years, longhaul and shorthaul, business and economy and I've not had a single bad flight. My flights have ranged from average to good to very good and they deserve a much better reputation and rating.

**Farhan Hussain** · 15-06-2025, 09:38 PM

Are 4R-MRE & ABL out of service?

**Sandaru** · 17-06-2025, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by Haleef

12th evening or 13th 4R-ALT will fly. Till then it will be in the 747 hangar.

Seems 4R-ALT is still on ground. 🤔

**n863gt** · 17-06-2025, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by Farhan Hussain

Are 4R-MRE & ABL out of service?

4R-MRE: "stored" according to planespotters.net
4R-ABL: Active; scheduled to operate a flight tomorrow.

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