Sri Lanka Aviation

Not much .. other than two fighters were scrambled .. what would they do with the fighters ? Shoot them down ??

Yes, there was an incident onboard, 2 guys causing problems, and one of them suggesting he had explosives, as is usual in the UK when pilots radio ATC about these problems, aircraft are diverted to Stanstead Airport, to the north east of London. The 2 individuals were arrested, and the plane searched, passengers were transferred to LHR by bus. The aircraft was held at Stanstead for 12 hours before flying onto LHR, and was back in service later that day as UL504 to Colombo, although 15 hours late..

dave: my point is, what would they really do with the fighters ? well .. just stirring something there

Here you go! latest update!

Kuwait Airways increases Colombo service from Winter 2013. Present 2 weekly service to be increased upto six weekly effective 28th October 2013. All KU flights will be operating as Nonstop to compete with SriLankan's Daily Nonstop flights on CMB-KWI.

21:00 - 04:40 - KU361 - KWI-CMB - 2 3 4 5 6 7 - A300/A310 - >28OCT
05:55 - 08:45 - KU362 - CMB-KWI - 1 2 3 4 5 7 - A300/A310 - >28OCT

Congrats Banu & S - - best wishes from Calgary too

If my memory is correct one UL metal was seen in St. Kitts ( Caribbean) few years ago when bidding for commonwealth games.

MR did use UL metal, and just returned yesterday, my uncle had captained the flight....

That's bullcrap, he's still in New York!
http://www.dailymirror.lk/news/35948...a-from-ny.html

SriLankan Airlines suspends Colombo–Kozhikode service. SriLankan Airlines to increase Frankfurt, London, Paris frequency, considers Melbourne and Seoul..

He is still in NY. may be the Aircraft is back in CMB.

Don't know the routing used for St. Kitts but it is possible to reach the Caribbean by going S of Santa Maria FIR and then across remaining S of New York Oceanic FIR. It's a lot of extra flying.

Cuba/Rio flight was done via Lisbon outbound and Johannesberg on the way back.

The previous trip to NY by MR was done via Dubai (Dubai - New York on EK).

SriLankan ready to welcome the attendees of CHOGM 2013

When Sri Lanka is anticipating to welcome the heads of the Commonwealth states for CHOGM 2013 (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) to be held in Colombo in November, SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier will be taking “Sri Lanka to the world” with a fleet bearing the CHOGM 2013 logo promoting the event at its destinations.

SriLankan Airlines Chairman, Mr. Nishantha Wickremasinghe said, “SriLankan Airlines considers it a privilege to be a part of an event of this calibre which will undoubtedly bring immense global recognition to the country. As the national carrier, we fully endorse the Government’s mission to make Sri Lanka the most sought-after destination in Asia and by successfully hosting an event as grand as CHOGM, we are carrying the message to the world that Sri Lanka is one of the safest countries to travel.”

SriLankan Airlines, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kapila Chandrasena said, “ SriLankan Airlines, in its endeavour to take Sri Lanka to the world, will be operating with a fleet displaying the Commonwealth insignia; thereby conveying the message that a warm welcome awaits the delegates, arriving in Sri Lanka this November. With an event calendar that focuses on a few of Sri Lanka’s picturesque locations, the participants will be able to experience the rich cultural heritage and varied scenic beauty the country has to offer.”

Exclusively designed for CHOGM 2013, the centrepiece of the logo is the national flower of Sri Lanka, the blue water lily. Its multi-coloured petals represent diversity, liveliness and harmony among different Commonwealth countries. They also signify the individual countries being united to offer protection to one another from world challenges. The globe embodied within the logo was inspired by the original Commonwealth logo.

Themed “Growth with Equity; Inclusive Development” CHOGM 2013 is expected to attract the heads of states and delegates from 53 Commonwealth Nations with Prince of Wales-- representing the head of Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II-- in attendance.

As per ST http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130929/col...oll-64222.html

It was a jet lagged President Rajapaksa who learnt of results for the three Provincial Councils. He had arrived in New York after a 13 hour 45 minutes in an Emirates Airbus A 380 flight from Dubai. After checking into Waldorf Astoria...

Please let me know where you got this information from. Srilankan airlines website does not say anything like this.

If I am not mistaken, Kozhikode was terminated by UL in Jan 2009. As far as I know UL havn't started the Kozhikode route since then.