A thrilling new chapter in Sri Lanka’s aviation story will unfold with the imminent launch of Air Ceilao, the nation’s newest international airline. With an ambition to revolutionise the local industry, Air Ceilao said yesterday it is ready to take off harnessing Sri Lanka’s strategic position as a regional aviation hub and reshape how the
Jetstar Asia to launch low-cost direct flights from Singapore to Colombo
Jetstar Asia to launch low-cost direct flights from Singapore to Colombo
2024-09-04T03:13:30+00:00 NewsJetstar Asia Airways has announced it will become the only low-cost carrier to fly direct from Singapore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, as the new service takes off on 21 November 2024. The Singapore low-cost carrier will operate five return services each week using their fleet of Airbus A320s, offering more than 90,000 low fares between
Sri Lanka Tourism achieves its target of one million tourist arrivals for 2024
Sri Lanka Tourism achieves its target of one million tourist arrivals for 2024
2024-08-05T02:52:11+00:00 NewsReaching an important milestone of promoting the destination across the globe, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, in collaboration with Airport Aviation Services and Sri Lankan Airlines, welcomed the one million tourist arrival to Sri Lanka on 29th June 2024. The lucky couple to complete this much anticipated visit of the year was Paul and Patricia
Qatar Airways to increase Colombo-Doha flight frequency
Qatar Airways has announced plans to boost its flight frequency between Sri Lanka and Doha, Qatar, from five to six daily flights, effective July 10, 2024. The increase in flights further demonstrate the award-winning airline’s dedication to providing more choices and better connectivity for all passengers flying to and from Sri Lanka. The additional flights
China Duty Free operations in Sri Lanka Port City
A duty free shopping complex by China Duty Free in the Colombo Port City is expected to get the go ahead in June, State Minister for Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama said. “Port City has signed agreements with China Duty Free,” Minister Amunugama told reporters in Colombo. “Construction is taking place.” A cabinet paper relating to
Sri Lanka ranked 3rd in Forbes ‘Must visit’ destinations for Summer 2024
Sri Lanka ranked 3rd in Forbes ‘Must visit’ destinations for Summer 2024
2024-07-02T08:38:55+00:00 NewsSri Lanka has been named one of the top three must-visit destinations for summer 2024 by Forbes, alongside Greece and Mauritius. Travel blogger Kathleen Peddicord, writing for Forbes, highlights Sri Lanka’s diverse offerings, the efforts of its tourism authority, and the increase in wellness and luxury hotels, predicting a rise in its popularity this summer