January 31, 2024

3min20
As part of its ongoing transformation to improve the company’s overall financial performance and fortify its position in an increasingly competitive market, Oman Air has announced several strategic changes to its network, including route expansions and new service offerings. These include the addition of a new route, Sialkot, as well as the cancellation of operations […]

January 30, 2024

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Airline’s dedicated lounge at BIA to serve traditional Sri Lankan festive fare on 4th February Colombo – 30 January 2024: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is marking Sri Lanka’s 76th Independence Day on 4 February with a culinary tribute to delight its customers. The airline’s lounge at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be […]

January 23, 2024
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8min11
Emirates now offers two Premium Economy services from Melbourne, alongside two from Sydney, placing Australia at the forefront of the airline’s multi-billion dollar aircraft retrofit programme     Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will introduce an additional Premium Economy service between Melbourne and Dubai, available from the 1 February 2024 on EK408 and EK409. […]

January 19, 2024
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4min7
19th January 2024: Brace yourselves for a new era of travel in ways never imagined. Classic Destinations, the inbound chapter of Classic Travel and a fully-fledged company within the Expolanka Holdings PLC portfolio, proudly announces a strategic alliance with SriLankan Holidays, the leisure arm of the national carrier, SriLankan Airlines and the brand recognised as the Best Outbound […]

January 17, 2024
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7min22
Emirates is celebrating the new year and the imminent arrival of its spanking new fleet of Airbus A350s with a global cabin crew recruitment drive with a difference. The 5,000 new joiners will ensure the airline’s commitment to offering the world’s best inflight experience maintains a steady course.     The recruitment drive is designed […]

January 9, 2024
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7min3
 As global interest peaks in Veganuary – an initiative that has highlighted the benefits of a vegan diet for the last decade, Emirates has noted a surge of 40% in customer demand for plant-based meals. To meet this demand in 2024, Emirates will introduce an array of new vegan dishes onboard and in lounges later […]

January 9, 2024
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3min12
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s leading low-cost airline, is proud to announce a significant enhancement to its service offerings by obtaining approval for inflight self-catering. This strategic move aligns with the airline’s vision to offer low-cost international travel.     FitsAir’s Inflight Catering Services prioritise affordability and variety, providing passengers with wallet-friendly meal choices that won’t strain […]

January 4, 2024
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3min7
Dubai, UAE– 4 January 2024: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will reinforce its commitment to South Korea by ramping up its operations in Seoul with three additional weekly flights starting 19 February 2024. The new flights will operate as EK324/ EK325 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, Emirates’ flight EK324 […]


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