sriLankan’s new non-stop flight
SriLankan Airlines has become the world’s first carrier to operate non-stop return flights between London and Male. It may be noted the national airline of Sri Lanka has been the largest operator to Maldives for many years. Now SriLankan has introduced its new service from Male, the Maldivian capital, to London Heathrow from 26 October. Simultaneously, the airline has increased its existing London-Male flights from two per week to four.
SriLankan Airlines regional manager Kaushal Seneviratne said Maldives was one of the destinations of choice among holiday makers in the UK and other European nations and was a fast-growing market. ‘Sri Lanka has a traditionally close relationship with Maldives and we are happy to strengthen this further through our new Male-London service,’ he said.More than 8.50 lakh tourists visited Maldives in 2007, mainly from Europe.The Indian Ocean nation is famous for its pristine beaches, crystal clear waters and coral reefs teeming with reef fishes of every hue and colour. It is a favourite among upmarket tourists, including water sports enthusiasts and honey- mooners.Known of its warm and friendly inflight services, SriLankan would also operate its long-haul Airbus A340-300 aircraft fleet on the 11-hour route.These contain many on-board comforts such as 18-channel seatback TVs at every seat with 22 audio channels and 16 video games. The business class would have a choice of movies on video as well. Till now, UK passengers bound for the Maldives on SriLankan returned to London via Colombo. SriLankan operated eight flights from Colombo to London.SriLankan has 15 flights between Male and Colombo and also operated two return flights between Tokyo and Male. Sri Lanka’s award-winning carrier now has a network of 44 destinations in 24 countries across Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and Southeast Asia. It is operating one of largest services to Indian subcontinent where it serviced 11 destinations.
SriLankan Airlines regional manager Kaushal Seneviratne said Maldives was one of the destinations of choice among holiday makers in the UK and other European nations and was a fast-growing market. ‘Sri Lanka has a traditionally close relationship with Maldives and we are happy to strengthen this further through our new Male-London service,’ he said.More than 8.50 lakh tourists visited Maldives in 2007, mainly from Europe.The Indian Ocean nation is famous for its pristine beaches, crystal clear waters and coral reefs teeming with reef fishes of every hue and colour. It is a favourite among upmarket tourists, including water sports enthusiasts and honey- mooners.Known of its warm and friendly inflight services, SriLankan would also operate its long-haul Airbus A340-300 aircraft fleet on the 11-hour route.These contain many on-board comforts such as 18-channel seatback TVs at every seat with 22 audio channels and 16 video games. The business class would have a choice of movies on video as well. Till now, UK passengers bound for the Maldives on SriLankan returned to London via Colombo. SriLankan operated eight flights from Colombo to London.SriLankan has 15 flights between Male and Colombo and also operated two return flights between Tokyo and Male. Sri Lanka’s award-winning carrier now has a network of 44 destinations in 24 countries across Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and Southeast Asia. It is operating one of largest services to Indian subcontinent where it serviced 11 destinations.
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