SriLankan adds extra London flight to ease disruptions from ME crisis

SriLankan Airlines will operate an additional flight between Colombo and London on March 8 to accommodate passengers affected by recent flight disruptions linked to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.

The national carrier said Flight UL1205 will depart Colombo at 0650 hours on Sunday and arrive in London at 1310 hours. The return service, UL1206, will leave London at 1505 hours the same day and arrive in Colombo at 0655 hours on March 9.

The airline said it is continuing to monitor developments in the Middle East and is planning to operate additional flights on selected routes to assist travellers whose schedules have been disrupted by the regional situation.

Passengers seeking further information can contact the airline’s customer service centre or their travel agents, or visit the carrier’s website and social media platforms for updates.