SriLankan Airlines air hostess dies in Qatar

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A female cabin crew member of the SriLankan Airlines was killed and three others- two flight attendants and an air hostess-were injured when a vehicle on desert safari met with an accident in Doha, Qatar on Friday evening.

The victim has been identified Ms. Ammendra De Kauwe from Raddolugama. Officials confirmed that six passengers were onboard the jeep at the time of the accident.

SriLankan Airlines CEO, Kapila Chandrasena said “we are shocked and deeply saddened by this news, and our first priority has been to be in touch with the families of those involved in this tragic accident and to provide them with all the necessary care and assistance in their hour of grief”.

For the sake of the family members, the airline requests that all inquiries be directed to the airline.

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Comments - 34

lanka putha Friday, 06 February 2015 01:29 PM

Sorry this happened to this beautiful girl and it is their time and what they do should not concern any of us . As far as they are doing their job it is fine.

SriLankan InQatar Sunday, 01 February 2015 08:29 AM

Im working in Doha, I have seen many times most of the Sri Lankan air hosters/ attenders are roaming around with their boy friend and girl friend..They have more freedom once they landed. So here is the result for that. So sri lankan air lines should implement a rule to not to let them to roam around with their lovers. These airline hostess/attenders are very well known by the passengers... So the qualityof the airline staff bring bad to our country and also to Airlines. Specially this happening Doha, City Centre, Villago Mall, Azpire Zone and also Umssaid Desert driving area. Many people have seen this and complained to sri lankan Embassy staff also in Qatar. But nothing happened...So HERE IS THE FINAL RESULT

my3 Monday, 02 February 2015 04:27 PM

She is beautiful...I hope i had a girlfriend like her...

Mahesh Saturday, 31 January 2015 09:29 PM

RIP - From a frequent traveller via DM Android App

Yaseem Jayah Sunday, 01 February 2015 09:13 AM

I have been in Desert safari in Dubai once. It is terrible experience. I myself thought not to go again. Once you get into the vehicle only knows what happen next and you are too late to get out of it. So sad to hear about the death of the Sri Lanka Airlines Stewardess demise. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Laxman Tuesday, 03 February 2015 01:26 PM

No one can judge anybody in this world unless your perfect! Only one thing that i believe is when the time comes you have to leave where ever you are! so be prepared..!. be good,do good and help others. RIP..My deepest sympathy to her family and Hilary(Fiance)

Common SriLankan Friday, 06 February 2015 07:05 PM

What an illiterate imbecile, what village hole have you crawled out of? This is the 21st century. What do you want these crews to do on long layovers?Hide in the hotel for 3-4 days?That is the Sri Lankan mentality that is destroying our people. This job gives them the opportunity to see the world and educate themselves so what harm if they enjoy it with their boyfriends.I can only laugh at if what you are saying is true and there are people actually complaining to the embassy. What bunch of idiots.Disgusted by some of the comments here.

sam Saturday, 31 January 2015 09:50 PM

It is sad news.Our thoughts are with the families.

Augustus de Silva Thursday, 05 February 2015 03:55 AM

Very sad. Our Thoughts

senator Thursday, 05 February 2015 06:44 PM

To see them roaming with who knows who,you too must be doing the same which enables you to see these things.

Aruna Monday, 02 February 2015 06:49 PM

Rest in Peace

Rise Sunday, 01 February 2015 10:23 AM

RIP!. But have to say this too, this air hostess treat our Sri lankan house mades very badly through the journey back and to Middle East. This poor village girls get treated even a glass of water become a issue when request by this air hostess. So you decide what I am about to say next.

Amila.G Sunday, 01 February 2015 10:56 AM

SHE WAS A REAL LADY. RIP AMMENDRA.

ANTON Sunday, 01 February 2015 11:35 AM

IN THIS WORLD, EVEN DESERTS ARE NOT SAFE FOR TRAVELLING.

Qatari in Sri Lanka Sunday, 01 February 2015 11:55 AM

you are a brainless a..s h...e, came from forest.

Leonie Anne Martinstyne Sunday, 01 February 2015 12:35 PM

R.I.P

Labby Sunday, 01 February 2015 01:01 PM

May her soul rest in peace, safe in the arms of Jesus.

jayanat Sunday, 01 February 2015 01:46 PM

waht is the big importance of this death.? bcuz she is connected to big ppl?? All know how air hostesses are behaving..

samantha Wednesday, 04 February 2015 11:29 AM

Good point! Bad time!!!

Albert Gunasekera Saturday, 31 January 2015 11:15 PM

My deepest sympathies to the family members,

lanka putha Saturday, 31 January 2015 02:07 PM

Sorry to hear this bad news. Hope others will get better soon and our thoughts are with the family.

Another Sri Lanakan in Qatar Monday, 02 February 2015 12:26 PM

Stay on the topic you nut shell

samantha Wednesday, 04 February 2015 11:38 AM

Wear seat belts people; wear seat belts!!!

Monaliza Sunday, 01 February 2015 02:50 PM

Those days there were quality AHs and Cabin Crew in Sri Lankan. and they never treated passengers in a bad way. Nowadays most of the air hosters are disqualified, not good looking and coming on favorations......... So may be they dont know how to behave well. But they have the freedom to enjoy life during their rest protecting the reputation of their org.

Mr T Thursday, 05 February 2015 08:29 PM

What a stupid comment to make !!

Vera Sunday, 01 February 2015 03:21 PM

Look People the issue here is the accident and the death of a young girl. Not about how they treat passengers etc. Just please show some sympathy for the girl and her family. So what if they are out with their girl or boyfriends, since when did that become a crime. I do not live in Sri Lanka, but that does not mean I cannot feel sad at this tragic accident.

DHA Sunday, 01 February 2015 12:58 AM

RIP dear.....and we pray for the speedy recovery of the others.....

Lanka Putha Sunday, 01 February 2015 02:12 AM

Our deepest sympathies to her family. Hope the rest will get well soon and get back quickly to their family

afowmi Saturday, 31 January 2015 07:38 PM

Sad news, very sorry for there family

Amith Monday, 02 February 2015 10:20 AM

May she rest in peace in the arms of Jesus!

Terry Fernandopulle Sunday, 01 February 2015 03:15 AM

My deepest sympathies to her family members

Sarath K Monday, 02 February 2015 01:51 PM

Rest in Peace Dear

Hadam Saturday, 31 January 2015 08:43 PM

Faith took her all the way to Qatar, Rest in peace.

Chandrika Thursday, 05 February 2015 11:23 AM

Her husband was demised not even a month, but still she needs a safari?????????

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