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banuthev

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#14461

06-10-2026, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

VietJet Air Adds Maldives Service From Dec 2026
NW26

Oct 5 Written By AeroRoutes - Jim Liu

Published at 0400PDT / 1100GMT 05OCT26

VietJet Air from December 2026 plans to launch service to The Maldives, where the airline extends Ho Chi Minh City – Colombo routing to Male, effective 05DEC26.

Airbus A320 aircraft to serve this route 3 times weekly.

VJ1815 SGN0705 – 1050CMB1215 – 1310MLE 320 246
VJ1816 MLE1410 – 1605CMB1705 – 2350SGN 320 246

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/261005-vjdec26mle

Vietjet is increasing overall SGN-CMB flights from 3 to 5 weekly.

Days 246 - SGN-CMB-MLE-CMB-SGN
Days 17 - SGN-CMB-SGN
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banuthev

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#14462

09-10-2026, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000

Hi Banu,

Two ACs are sufficient to operate 3 hr short sector. MAA frequency will be daily.

DAC - 6 Weekly (Daily during peak)
DXB - 6 Weekly (Daily during peak)
MLE - 9 Weekly
AMD - 3 Weekly
MAA - 7 Weekly

FitsAir s listing MAA on its website.
will it start from 25-Nov?
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banuthev

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#14463

09-10-2026, 08:10 PM

When did KU started deploying A338 in CMB route?

Situation in RUH very bad. UL is likely to suspend flights to RUH. Any update?
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n863gt

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#14464

10-10-2026, 03:38 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

When did KU started deploying A338 in CMB route?

Situation in RUH very bad. UL is likely to suspend flights to RUH. Any update?

first A338s to land in CMB?
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WizzWaveSien

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#14465

10-10-2026, 09:32 AM

Hey all,
Apparently there are some rumours going around that there will be a new airline that will be joining WeAir and Ocera. Palyra Air, both WeAir and Palyra Air are already at the pre application stage for an AOC. Palyra Air is intending to operate domestic ATR 72 flights. let's see how this will pan out .

Two New Airlines Advance Plans to Launch Operations in Sri Lanka - CAASL - Aviation Voice

https://aviationvoice.lk/two-new-airlines-advance-plans-to-launch-operations-in-sri-lanka-caasl/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAU25ZBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAnNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzU2NzA2NzM0MzM1MjQyNwABpxd6i055PadH11HE9O3xxCOO8wExAKdorRdzrjjQintCoUIKDV7bHvjZU2Jy_aem_UrtaTSa711ZwTamA1BTSkg

Sri Lanka’s aviation sector could see the entry of two new airlines, Palyra and We Air, following initial discussions with the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) on their proposed operations. According to a Facebook post by CAASL, the initial discussions were held on 7 October 2026 at the authority’s premises, with the participation […]
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banuthev

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#14466

Yesterday, 10:34 AM

October 2026 - Week 2 Highlights - CMB

8D is reducing CMB-AMD flights from 3 to 1 weekly;

8D is increasing CMB-MLE flights from 7 to 8 weekly;

CA is reducing TFU-CMB flights from 7 to 4 weekly;

J9 is reducing KWI-CMB flights from 9 to 7 weekly;

KU is reducing KWI-CMB flights from 7 to 3 weekly;

MU is reducing KMG-CMB flights from 4 to 3 weekly;

MU is increasing PVG-CMB flights from 6 to 7 weekly;

OV is increasing MCT-CMB flights from 5 to 6 weekly;

UL is reducing CMB-BOM flights from 14 to 13 weekly;

UL is increasing CMB-CDG-FRA-CMB flights from 2 to 3 weekly;

UL is reducing CMB-DEL flights from 14 to 13 weekly;

UL is reducing CMB-ICN flights from 2 to 1 weekly;

UL is reducing CMB-KUL flights from 12 to 11 weekly;

UL is suspending CMB-RUH flights until 18-Oct-2026;

UL is reducing CMB-SIN flights from 12 to 10 weekly;

UL is reducing CMB-TRV flights from 4 to 3 weekly;

UL is reducing CMB-TRZ flights from 7 to 6 weekly;

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MAW2000

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#14467

Yesterday, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

FitsAir s listing MAA on its website.
will it start from 25-Nov?

Not Yet finalised!
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MAW2000

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#14468

Yesterday, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

Hey all,
Apparently there are some rumours going around that there will be a new airline that will be joining WeAir and Ocera. Palyra Air, both WeAir and Palyra Air are already at the pre application stage for an AOC. Palyra Air is intending to operate domestic ATR 72 flights. let's see how this will pan out .

Two New Airlines Advance Plans to Launch Operations in Sri Lanka - CAASL - Aviation Voice

https://aviationvoice.lk/two-new-airlines-advance-plans-to-launch-operations-in-sri-lanka-caasl/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAU25ZBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAnNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzU2NzA2NzM0MzM1MjQyNwABpxd6i055PadH11HE9O3xxCOO8wExAKdorRdzrjjQintCoUIKDV7bHvjZU2Jy_aem_UrtaTSa711ZwTamA1BTSkg

Sri Lanka’s aviation sector could see the entry of two new airlines, Palyra and We Air, following initial discussions with the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) on their proposed operations. According to a Facebook post by CAASL, the initial discussions were held on 7 October 2026 at the authority’s premises, with the participation […]

In known History, there were plenty of Startup Airlines : Lankan Air, Spark Air, Air Ceilao and So many. But nothing materialized. Let's see which one will materialized!
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MAW2000

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#14469

Yesterday, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

October 2026 - Week 2 Highlights - CMB

8D is reducing CMB-AMD flights from 3 to 1 weekly;

8D is increasing CMB-MLE flights from 7 to 8 weekly;

CA is reducing TFU-CMB flights from 7 to 4 weekly;

J9 is reducing KWI-CMB flights from 9 to 7 weekly;

KU is reducing KWI-CMB flights from 7 to 3 weekly;

MU is reducing KMG-CMB flights from 4 to 3 weekly;

MU is increasing PVG-CMB flights from 6 to 7 weekly;

OV is increasing MCT-CMB flights from 5 to 6 weekly;

UL is reducing CMB-BOM flights from 14 to 13 weekly;

UL is increasing CMB-CDG-FRA-CMB flights from 2 to 3 weekly;

UL is reducing CMB-DEL flights from 14 to 13 weekly;

UL is reducing CMB-ICN flights from 2 to 1 weekly;

UL is reducing CMB-KUL flights from 12 to 11 weekly;

UL is suspending CMB-RUH flights until 18-Oct-2026;

UL is reducing CMB-SIN flights from 12 to 10 weekly;

UL is reducing CMB-TRV flights from 4 to 3 weekly;

UL is reducing CMB-TRZ flights from 7 to 6 weekly;

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Hi Banu,

Correction : 8D/EXV Regular Operations
No Reduction in AMD.
MLE Fixed frequency is Daily 8D921/2 and 8D923/4 D2, D6. 9 Weekly.
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banuthev

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#14470

Today, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by n863gt

first A338s to land in CMB?

If i recall it correctly A338/A339 already visited CMB in the past. Can someone correct me if i am wrong?
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Serendib

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#14471

Today, 06:01 PM

FitsAir Plans Colombo – Chennai Resumption in Nov 2026

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NW26
Oct 12 Written By AeroRoutes - Jim Liu

Published at 0400PDT / 1100GMT 12OCT26
Sri Lanka’s FitsAir in the GDS and OAG filed operational schedule for Colombo – Chennai route, as the carrier intends to resume service on 24NOV26 at the earliest. This route was last served until March 2025.

8D941 CMB0755 – 0905MAA 320 246
8D942 MAA1005 – 1120CMB 320 246

FitsAir Plans Colombo – Chennai Resumption in Nov 2026 — AeroRoutes

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/261012-8dnov26maa

Published at 0400PDT / 1100GMT 12OCT26 Sri Lanka’s FitsAir in the GDS and OAG filed operational schedule for Colombo – Chennai route, as the carrier intends to resume service on 24NOV26 at the earliest. This route was last served until March 2025. 8D941 CMB0755 – 0905MAA 320 246 8D942 MAA1005 –
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Serendib

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#14472

Today, 06:03 PM

SriLankan Airlines suspends Dammam & Riyadh flights until October 18

SriLankan Airlines has temporarily suspended all flights between Dammam & Riyadh in Saudi Arabia and Colombo until October 18 due to recent security-related developments and the prevailing security situation in Saudi Arabia.

In a statement issued on October 12, the airline said the safety of passengers and crew remained its priority.

Flight operations will resume once the situation is confirmed to be suitable for commercial air travel, the airline said.

https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/SriLankan-Airlines-suspends-Dammam-flights-until-October-18/108-352341

https://www.newswire.lk/2026/10/10/srilankan-airlines-suspends-riyadh-flights-until-oct-18/
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