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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, […]

February 5, 2024

Hong Kong’s home carrier Cathay Pacific’s much awaited direct flights between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong are officially back following a four-year hiatus, resuming a legacy of serving the Sri Lankan market for over 30 years. The first flight from Bandaranaike International Airport successfully took off today (Friday, 2 February), marking the return of Cathay […]

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 […]

January 12, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 12 January 2024 – Emirates has announced an exciting new offer for travellers planning to visit Dubai this winter. Starting from 12th January, people who have bought flights to Dubai or add a stopover in Dubai of eight hours or more can enjoy free tickets to two of Dubai’s biggest attractions – […]

January 9, 2024

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 […]

Emirates joins UK low carbon investment initiative, The Solent Cluster

Reconnecting Sri Lanka with Cathay Pacific

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

Savings on holidays or stopovers in Dubai this winter with Emirates

Emirates reveals its ‘vegan vault’ of 300 recipes as demand for plant-based cuisine increases by 40%