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March 17, 2025

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately-owned international airline, is expanding its regional connectivity with the introduction of direct flights to Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia, further strengthening its position as the country’s leading low-cost carrier. Flights to Kuala Lumpur will commence on April 4, 2025, with four (04) weekly operations. This expansion reflects the airline’s ongoing efforts […]

February 10, 2025

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s leading low-cost airline, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Colombo-Dhaka service with the addition of two new weekly flights. Previously operating three times a week, the enhanced schedule will now offer five weekly flights, providing passengers with greater travel flexibility and convenience. The additional flights will operate from February 15 […]

January 7, 2025

Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd and SriLankan Airlines have recently renewed their global partnership. Accordingly, Allianz will continue serving as the airline’s exclusive provider of travel insurance products and services. Now entering its 3rd consecutive year, this partnership reflects Allianz’s commitment to delivering peace of mind to travellers. Through comprehensive insurance solutions seamlessly integrated across SriLankan […]

December 31, 2024

Boost to operations set to increase daily seat capacity by 30%, supporting Sri Lanka’s tourism growth plans Colombo, Sri Lanka – 31 December 2024: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2 January 2025. The newly-introduced flight, to operate as EK654/655, increases the seat […]

December 4, 2024

Emirates will remain the Official Airline of the Australian Open until 2029 As part of the renewal, Emirates and the Australian Tennis Foundation will also join forces to support social impact initiatives across Australia Emirates returns to the Australian Open 2025 with a wealth of experiences hosted by Emirates, including Kids Tennis Day, Emirates Day […]

October 31, 2024

The airline will increase frequencies to Ethiopia, Uganda and South Africa Eight dedicated freighters deployed weekly to ensure the smooth transport of goods Extensive network, amplified by 23 airline partnerships, enable Africa-wide reach Dubai, UAE, 31 October 2024 – Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has further bolstered its presence across Africa, with the introduction of […]

September 24, 2024

The addition of the fourth daily flight provides more choice and seamless connections to and through Dubai Latest frequency addition sees Emirates resume pre-pandemic capacity to serve growing travel demand Dubai, UAE, 23 September, 2024 – Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is bringing even more choice, connectivity and premium travel options to Johannesburg, by […]

September 4, 2024

Linked flight via the Seychelles will be four-weekly, boosting international travel to and from Madagascar Launch of Antananarivo marks airline’s fifth destination in the Indian Ocean Antananarivo, Madagascar, 4 September, 2024 – Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has landed in Antananarivo, Madagascar for the first time. The arrival of EK707 was celebrated with a […]

February 28, 2024

The airline’s highly popular Premium Economy seat, and Game-changer First Class suite will debut for the first time in Germany Emirates reinforces its longstanding commitment to Europe, aiming to strengthen and forge new strategic partnerships across the regional travel and aviation ecosystem The airline will showcase its latest sustainability initiatives to visitors and partners throughout […]

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, […]

FitsAir Expands Regional Network with Direct Flights to Kuala Lumpur

FitsAir Expands Dhaka Operations with Additional Weekly Flights

Allianz Partners Extends Global Partnership for Travel Insurance with SriLankan Airlines

Emirates to introduce additional flights to/from Colombo

Emirates scores another ace, returning as the Official Airline of the Australian Open for another five years

Emirates ramps up operations in Africa to serve growing demand

Emirates deepens presence in South Africa and adds fourth daily flight to Johannesburg

Emirates touches down for the first time in Antananarivo

Emirates set for strong return to ITB Berlin 2024

Emirates joins UK low carbon investment initiative, The Solent Cluster