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  • MAW2000
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    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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  • MAW2000
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    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 .

    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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    Originally posted by banuthev

    FitsAir s listing MAA on its website.
    will it start from 25-Nov?
    Not Yet finalised!

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  • banuthev
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    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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  • WizzWaveSien
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    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 .

    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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  • n863gt
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    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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  • banuthev
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    When did KU started deploying A338 in CMB route?

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

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  • banuthev
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    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?
    Attached Files

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  • banuthev
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    Originally posted by Serendib

    VietJet Air Adds Maldives Service From Dec 2026
    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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  • Serendib
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    Originally posted by banuthev

    Does anyone know which aircraft operated this flight? Is Vietjet doing well on the CMB route? I heard they are looking to expand into CMB, have requested more slots, and are planning to connect MLE and CMB.
    VietJet Air Adds Maldives Service From Dec 2026
    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


    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 – 1310

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  • MAW2000
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    Originally posted by banuthev

    Good news! How many weekly 8D flights are planned for MAA? Are two A320s sufficient to support the resumption of MAA along with the following flights?
    • CMB-DAC: 7 weekly
    • CMB-AMD: 3 weekly
    • ​CMB-MLE: 7 weekly
    • ​CMB-DXB: 6 weekly
    ​
    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

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  • banuthev
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    October 2026 - Week 1 Highlights - CMB

    3L is reducing AUH-CMB flights from 5 to 4 weekly;
    6E is increasing BLR-CMB flights from 11 to 13 weekly;
    6E is increasing DEL-CMB flights from 3 to 6 weekly;
    8D is reducing MLE-CMB flights from 8 to 7 weekly;
    AK is reducing KUL-CMB flights from 10 to 7 weekly;
    FD is increasing DMK-CMB flights from 6 to 7 weekly;
    OV is reducing MCT-CMB flights from 7 to 5 weekly;
    SU is resuming SVO-CMB flights with 2 weekly;
    UL is increasing CGK-CMB flights from 6 to 7 weekly;
    UL is reducing DAC-CMB flights from 7 to 6 weekly;
    UL is reducing DMM-CMB flights from 7 to 5 weekly;
    UL is reducing DOH-CMB flights from 7 to 5 weekly;
    UL is reducing KUL-CMB flights from 14 to 12 weekly;
    UL is reducing KWI-CMB flights from 6 to 4 weekly;
    UL is increasing TRV-CMB flights from 3 to 4 weekly;
    UL is reducing TRZ-CMB flights from 8 to 7 weekly;
    UL is operating triangular flights on CMB-CDG-FRA-CMB with 2 weekly;

    6E resumed TRZ-JAF flights with 3 weekly;

    Lanka Aviator - Sri Lanka Aviation & Airports Chat Online

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  • banuthev
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    Originally posted by MAW2000
    Hi All,

    Fits Air (8D/EXV) will re-start scheduled commercial operations to MAA soon.
    Good news! How many weekly 8D flights are planned for MAA? Are two A320s sufficient to support the resumption of MAA along with the following flights?
    • CMB-DAC: 7 weekly
    • ​CMB-AMD: 3 weekly
    • ​CMB-MLE: 7 weekly
    • ​CMB-DXB: 6 weekly
    ​

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  • MAW2000
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    Hi All,

    Fits Air (8D/EXV) will re-start scheduled commercial operations to MAA soon.

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  • suganya07
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    Originally posted by MAW2000

    For UL, DEL is a profitable and high yield route. 6E's new flight between CMB DEL means 🤕
    Air India expands Delhi Colombo flights.increase from 2 to 3 daily.

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