Etihad and Jet Airways expand UAE-India connections

Etihad Airways is expanding its scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and India as strategic partner 

Emirates double-deckers make it a New Zealand double-header

Emirates notched up a momentous double-header on October 31 when it introduced its flagship A380 double-decker aircraft on two New Zealand routes on the same day. 

Bags ‘Best Full Service Airline’ FTE Asia Award

SriLankan Airlines emphasized its positioning as an airline of choice among discerning global 

Norway’s SS Sorlandet ‘high school at sea’ makes maiden voyage to Sri Lanka

Described as a ‘high school at sea’, the world’s oldest sailing full-rigged ship, SS Sorlandet (meaning 

SriLankan launches 11 new Asia-Middle East destinations

SriLankan Airlines announced the launch of 11 new destinations focussing on the Asia-Middle East 

Vessel operators raise concerns over THC abolition

The Sri Lanka Association of Vessel Operators (SLAVO) represents the interests of major container 

Oman Air to commence flights to Iraq’s Najaf from November

Oman Air can announce that as part of its ambitious and dynamic programme of network expansion, 

Etihad announces Global Sale for guests travelling from Sri Lanka

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is offering travellers from Sri Lanka fantastic savings in its Global Sale. 

Aitken Spence Travels organises FAM tour for Lebanese agents

Aitken Spence Travels, the leading destination management company in Sri Lanka, along with Fly 

Qatar Airways to open daily Doha-Seychelles service

Qatar Airways will provide travellers with greater access to the idyllic white sand beaches and 

SIA launches non-stop Singapore-San Francisco flights

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched its new Singapore-San Francisco service, linking Singapore 

Kuwait Airways to own youngest commercial fleet by 2017

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, has revealed a ‘once in a generation’ 

Trans Maldivian Airways selects Cenmetrix to provide integrated biometric solution

Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), the operator of the world’s largest seaplane fleet in the Maldives, wanted to keep a track of the pilot and crew that were getting on board the planes between islands and monitor only the assigned crew to enter the pre-assigned docks and selected Cenmetrix to provide a complete hardware and integrated software solution. 

Etihad expands Madrid service to daily operation

Etihad Airways announced its Abu Dhabi – Madrid route will operate daily with the introduction of three new flights each week, effective June 1, 2017.The additional frequencies underscore the airline’s commitment to offer guests greater choice and more travel options. Continuing to operate with a two-class Airbus A330-200 offering 22 Business and 240 Economy Class seats, the daily service will strengthen the air bridge between the two

Etihad Airways awarded highest Skytrax 5-Star Rating

Etihad Airways has received the Skytrax Certified 5-Star Airline Rating - the most coveted quality standard in the airline industry, further strengthening its position as a leader in innovative guest experience, service and hospitality. 

Emirates completes US $ 11mn makeover of Dubai Int’l Airport Business Class lounge

Emirates has completed a major makeover of its Business Class lounge at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport. The US $ 11 million refurbishment project took two years to complete and is part of the airline’s continuous investment to improve and upgrade its products for a seamless and enjoyable travel experience.

SIA offers special fares to Australia on Business and Economy Class

Singapore Airlines (SIA), the world’s most awarded airline, has launched special return fares on Business Class and Economy Class from Colombo to Australia, giving customers more reasons to visit Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Cairns, Brisbane, Darwin and Perth.

Emirates announces codeshare partnership with GOL

Emirates and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL) have announced a new codeshare and frequent flyer programme partnership.

Etihad Airways Partners continue plans to align global loyalty programmes

Etihad Airways Partners (EAP), a unique partnership of eight airlines, has announced further steps aimed at aligning the benefits for tiered members of the separate frequent flyer programmes operated by each airline. 

SIA receives sixth A350 – the 10,000th aircraft Airbus has delivered

Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its sixth Airbus A350-900 – the 10,000th aircraft that Airbus  has delivered.

CICT brings Colombo Port to world attention at TPM Asia Conference

The Port of Colombo received invaluable global visibility recently when a representative of Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) was accorded the rare honour of making a presentation at the 2016 TPM Asia Conference in Shenzhen, China.

SriLankan bans Samsung Note 7 on all aircraft

Sri Lanka’s national carrier, SriLankan Airlines has imposed a total ban on the carriage and usage of 

Foreway Logistics celebrates 5th anniversary

Foreway Logistics Colombo celebrated its fifth-year anniversary on October 5, 2016. The company head quartered in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka provides a full range of supply chain management 

SLCB promotes MICE tourism in Dubai

Realizing the importance of the UAE corporate meetings and incentive travel market, the Sri Lanka 

Global cruise operator says SL is ready for upmarket luxury tourism

Sri Lanka is ready for upmarket luxury tourism and should capitalize on it, said an authority on global cruise tourism. 

Business Travellers announces Qatar Airways as Best Business Class and Middle Eastern Airline

Qatar Airways was awarded Best Business Class and Best Middle Eastern Airline at the 2016 Business Traveller Awards held in London on October 3rd.

Oman Air wins twice at World Travel Awards Middle East

Oman Air has been named ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline, Business Class’ and ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline, Economy Class’ at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2016.

Emirates to launch new daily service to Fort Lauderdale

Emirates has announced it will launch a daily service between Dubai and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, on December 15, serving the South Florida area, including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach. This will be Emirates’ 11th passenger route in the United States.

Etihad Airways to increase Dallas/Fort Worth service with daily flights

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will increase frequency on the Dallas/Fort Worth– Abu Dhabi route to a daily service early next year in response to heightened demand from guests travelling between the two destinations. 

Devindre Senaratne re-elected as SLAITO President

The 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) was held recently at Anantaya Resort and Spa.