Aviation

February 12, 2024

Dubai, UAE, 9 Feb 2024: Celebrating Lunar New Year on the 10 February and heralding the year of the Dragon, Emirates customers can embrace the luck of the season with curated menus in Emirates lounges in Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Shanghai and Beijing, enjoy traditional ‘red envelopes’ shared inflight, and blockbuster movies onboard in Mandarin and […]

February 8, 2024

From 1 February onwards, Emirates is launching an innovatively designed, complimentary inflight loungewear set for Business Class customers including a relaxed cowl neck top and drawstring pants, comfortable slippers, and a matching eye mask. The luxurious loungewear is designed to be the ideal ‘flight fit’ – perfect for sleeping in, but also suitable to wear […]

February 7, 2024

Colombo, Wednesday 7th February 2024: Highlights Thai Airways to resume operations between Colombo and Thailand from March 31st, 2024 onwards. The flight ex CMB will depart on 01.04.2024. MAC to be the Airline’s forefront as their proud General Sales Agent within the region for Sri Lanka and Maldives. The route will resume with daily flights connecting […]

February 5, 2024

Emirates has become the first international airline to join The Solent Cluster, a UK initiative focused on low carbon investments established to reduce CO2 emissions from industry, transport and households in the South Coast of England. The Solent Cluster is a cross-sector collaboration of international organisations, including manufacturers and engineering companies, regional businesses and industries, […]

January 31, 2024

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

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 26, 2024

Emirates employees join 144 nationalities in record-breaking sunset yoga class Dubai, UAE, 26th January 2024: Two Sri Lankans were amongst the hundreds of Emirates Group employees that descended on the Dubai desert this week to successfully set a new Guinness World Records title for the Most nationalities in a yoga lesson. The event, designed to kick-start […]

January 23, 2024

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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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

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 […]

Emirates wishes customers a lucky Lunar New Year

From aircraft to arrivals in style: Emirates launches luxurious Business Class Loungewear

Thai Airways International Signs General Sales Agency (GSA) Agreement with MAC Holdings Private Limited

Emirates joins UK low carbon investment initiative, The Solent Cluster

Oman Air stops flights to Colombo; increases frequency to Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram

Emirates lounge in Colombo brings festive cheer to customers on Sri Lanka’s 76th Independence Day

Emirates Group breaks world record in Dubai desert

Emirates doubles its Premium Economy service in Melbourne

Classic Destinations Announces Strategic Partnership with SriLankan Holidays for Exclusive Travel Experiences

Emirates readies to recruit 5,000 cabin crew from six continents in 2024