Jetstar Asia, a majority Singapore-held and based airline, has officially launched direct flights between Singapore and Colombo. The carrier is now the only low-cost airline operating on this route. Jetstar has partnered with Hayleys Advantis in Sri Lanka as its General Sales Agent to streamline operations. Shano Sabar, Deputy Managing Director of Hayleys Advantis, emphasized
Enter Air, the largest private airline operating in Poland, has officially commenced flight services connecting Warsaw to Colombo, Sri Lanka. This new route, which began operations on October 30, will run regularly until the end of March 2025, significantly enhancing travel and tourism links between the two countries. The inaugural flight received a warm welcome
Cabinet spokesperson and Minister Vijitha Herath has urged the public to apply for passports at the Department of Immigration and Emigration only for urgent matters. Speaking to the media, Minister Herath advised that those requiring passports for non-immediate or long-term purposes consider postponing their applications, as there are ample stocks to meet current demands. According
SriLankan Airlines has appointed a new Board of Directors, with Sarath Ganegoda taking on the role of Chairman. The newly formed board includes Buddhika Hewawasam, Sugath Rajapakse, Eranga Rohan Peiris, D. Arandara, Ananda Athukorale, Lakmal Ratnayake, and Niranjan Arulpragasam.
In light of the escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, SriLankan Airlines has announced a rerouting of its direct flight to London. The precautionary measure involves altering the flight path to avoid airspace over Iraq, with the new route passing over Egypt. Deepal Perera, the Manager of Corporate Communications for SriLankan Airlines, confirmed that the
Global Air Connection Private Limited, a premier international airline ticketing and tour operating company in Sri Lanka, has been awarded the title of the Most Dynamic and Promising Role in Air Ticketing and Visa Consultation of the Year at the Asia Business Service Excellence Awards 2024. The event, organized by Brandman India, took place recently
Air China, one of China’s largest airlines, will begin daily flights to Sri Lanka in October 2024, marking a significant boost in air connectivity between the two nations. The announcement was made by former Tourism Minister Harin Fernando on X (formerly Twitter). This expansion follows Air China’s resumption of flights to Sri Lanka in July
On May 15, 2024, Hambantota International Port welcomed two distinguished cruise ships to its docks. The MV Silver Cloud, owned by Silversea Cruises, a luxury brand of the Royal Caribbean Group, arrived from Cochin with 232 passengers, while TUI’s Mein Shiff5, arriving from Langkawi, brought 2,434 passengers. Among the passengers of Mein Shiff5, a group
Sri Lanka recently participated in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) held in Dubai, UAE, joining a global gathering of industry professionals. The event, which ran for three days and drew over 46,000 attendees from 160 countries, provided a platform for networking and showcasing Sri Lanka’s tourism offerings. Among the notable figures representing Sri Lanka at
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, once a promising source of foreign exchange earnings, faces significant challenges that hinder its growth and competitiveness in the global market. Despite its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, the country struggles with issues ranging from political instability to regulatory shortcomings and inadequate infrastructure. These obstacles have resulted in a decline