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SriLankan Airlines

Headquarters: Airline Centre, Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, Negombo Sri Lanka
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About SriLankan Airlines

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Headquarters: Airline Centre, Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, Negombo Sri Lanka

Airline Summary

The country's flag carrier, SriLankan Airlines (UL) operates from a hub at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). A member of the Oneworld alliance, the airline was founded in 1978 as Air Lanka. SriLankan Airlines flies to 33 destinations in 20 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Oceania. Including its codeshare agreements with 17 carriers, it serves almost 100 destinations in 49 countries. The airline's fleet of 24 aircraft includes planes with one-cabin Economy Class configurations as well as planes configured with both Business Class and Economy Class cabins.
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Zoriana F wrote a review Sep 2024
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom44 contributions
London - Colombo
International
I flew with SriLankan Airlines on the 23rd of September from London Heathrow to Colombo. Although the flight was delayed and we took off at 10:30 PM instead of the scheduled 9:30 PM, the overall experience was very smooth. The in-flight entertainment system was a bit faulty,…
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Date of travel: September 2024
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Karen Blackburn wrote a review Sep 2024
Redhill, United Kingdom8 contributions
Colombo - London
International
We flew from Heathrow on 07/09, returned 21/09. Horrific attitude to disabilities and can I actually find out how to make a complaint and claim. They damaged my mobility scooter on both journeys but I was told this is my problem!! Our entertainment did no work on flight home on…
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Date of travel: September 2024
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Curious56784055832 wrote a review Sep 2024
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Male - Madurai
Asia
May I take a opportunity to My sincere thanks to Srilankan Airline staff , ( at Maldives Airport) , My booking has some issue on that , That was my very emergency trip and I called ground staff ask for help , my ticket agent couldn’t help me with that issue , But Srilankan…
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Date of travel: September 2024
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James P wrote a review Sep 2024
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Colombo - Dubai
International
This airline is an absolute hidden gem! Hands down the friendliest cabin crew that we have experienced - right from the boarding door, they were engaging and wanted to ensure we had a comfortable flight. The food was great and heavily influenced my the local culture of Sri…
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Date of travel: September 2024
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tim r wrote a review Sep 2024
Margate, United Kingdom11526 contributions
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London - Colombo
International
Coach class from Heathrow to the Maldives and this is the main flight to Colombo. Airbus 330 was around 70% full and I had two free seats free next to me as a result. Lounge and Priority boarding free due to status were a bonus. Originally as bought it had a tight connection…
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Date of travel: September 2024
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More than happy to fly again......
The tea service was impressive
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giuliaeluca2016 wrote a tip Oct 5
"Use a different airline when returning back to The Uk"
nishan m wrote a tip Oct 5
"Don't book for sri lankan airlines."
Gerri H wrote a tip Sep 2024
"Do not use this airline if at all possible."
Rupika N wrote a tip Sep 2024
"Never fly Sri Lankan Airlines ever. Worst Airline in the whole world. "
Disappointed lady wrote a tip Sep 2024
"WORST AIRLINE EVER"
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