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SriLankan Airlines flight UL504 en-route from London to Colombo diverted to and landed safely in Frankfurt airport last night due to a medical emergency, SriLankan Airlines sources said.

"The most important factor was the health and safety of the passenger in concern. We have made every arrangement to meet the needs of our customers who were affected by this incident," they said.

The flight departed Frankfurt at 0534hrs (Frankfurt Time) and is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka via Kuwait at 2355 hrs. It will briefly stop in Kuwait for a crew change due to legal flight crew duty-time limitations.


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  • Arnold Friday, 02 March 2018 10:58 AM

    Moral of the story is never fly an airline on the brink of bankruptcy.

    siri Friday, 02 March 2018 11:46 AM

    Poor Arnold does not realise that most Airlines are on the brink of Bankruptcy !He wont be able to fly anywhere at this rate

    Daniel Friday, 02 March 2018 02:23 PM

    It was a medical emergency, which could happen on any flight anywhere in the world! Arnold wont be able to fly anywhere at this rate.

    Frank Friday, 02 March 2018 03:19 PM

    Does Sri Lankan Airlines got landing rights in mainland Europe ?

    Dee Friday, 02 March 2018 09:02 PM

    'Frank' . You think Frankfurt airport is an abandoned paddy field ?

    Docuk Friday, 02 March 2018 02:08 PM

    Arnold, is a classical mud slinger, pls check the amounts of medical diversions a day in commercial aviation and then comment. Also, rightly or wrongly with all the complexities Ul still provide an awesome service to the nation.

    Tom Friday, 02 March 2018 02:21 PM

    Dear Arnold! dont showcase your dumbness. appreciate what our national carrier had done amidst the fact that this landing causes a huge cost and disruption to the sked. Some airlines never stop due to medical reasons. they let passengers suffer. Also do medical emergencies happen due to the airline's bankruptcy?

    Sincere Friday, 02 March 2018 02:54 PM

    Why not? If it could divert its planes outside its rout to pick up a poweful puppy, why not for a sick passenger?

    UK Buruwa Friday, 02 March 2018 03:02 PM

    Hope UL pays all the hotel bills of the stranded passengers in FRA.

    Chari Friday, 02 March 2018 03:26 PM

    I recommend Sri Lankan Airlines as a World Class Service Provider.

    CITIZEN Friday, 02 March 2018 08:48 PM

    Mr. Arnold can choose bullock-cart, the safest mode!

    CITIZEN Friday, 02 March 2018 08:48 PM

    Mr. Arnold can choose bullock-cart, the safest mode!

    Dee Friday, 02 March 2018 08:59 PM

    Our profit making national carrier was made bankrupt but 'national heroes' who saved our motherland(hic) . We appreciate the service of the staff. Hats off!

    Bravo Saturday, 03 March 2018 09:14 AM

    Stupid arnold, uk buruwa.Its a medical emergency. And flight departed from FRA to Kuwait. There they did a crew change for legal requirements of duty times. Flight will arrive colombo delayed maybe a maximum of 4hours delay.Well done crew.

    kukula Saturday, 03 March 2018 10:09 PM

    Poor Arnold. Please don't make any comments to DM you are a shame to our nation.


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