Sri Lanka is a small island nation situated in the Indian Ocean right below the major Indian continent. Being from small country does not make SriLankan Airlines to think small. This is Started in 1979 as Air Lanka and renamed as SriLankan Airlines in 1998.
This airliner has made several great leaps in the airline Industry serving the world traveler with its great hospitality. This national airline of Sri Lanka has won a won a great reputation serving the world with warmth and friendliness of the island nation.
SriLankan Airlines is state owned and Dubai based Emirates airline have as much as 44 percent stake in it. This partnership agreement was made 1998 including ground handling, catering, investments and development areas.
SriLankan Airlines serves around 45 destinations in 25 countries in Europe, Middle East, south Asia and Far East the destinations include Hong Kong, Beijing, Singapore, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Dubai, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo and Rome. It is the largest carrier into Maldives with direct flights to Europe.
SriLankan Airlines with total fleet of 14 flights including one cargo flight SriLankan Airlines is planning to increase the number despite the major hurdles posed by the civil war and other natural disasters. The SriLankan Airlines has lost several air crafts it owned to LTTE attacks but still able to serve the world with same quality in air safety and comfort.
The average age of the fleet is just over 12 years. The SriLankan airlines have a subsidiary flight catering service that serves Colombo based fleets.
For SriLankan Airlines Colombo is the global hub with rapid connections all over the world. The Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport offers great facilities to SriLankan Airlines. With the new terminal Bandaranaike International Airport offers comfortable lounges, aero bridges and stands as the finest airport in south Asia.
SriLankan Airlines keep growing with new ways to market its services with global big players. This company has achieved new heights in operational excellence with the strategic partnership with Emirates airline. With code share with world players help SriLankan Airlines to find a notable place in the world of air travel.
SriLankan Airlines got several awards to display their service and professionalism in the Industry. Despite of being a part of the handicapped nation with civil war and other problems SriLankan Airlines continue to serve their passengers with great Sri Lankan Hospitality. Being a world player SriLankan Airline climbs a new height of service every time.
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