SriLankan to resume night time operations by September
NIGHT FLIGHTS: SriLankan Airlines is currently reviewing its
operations and expects to revert to its original schedule, which
includes night time operations, by September 15.
While stating that it was keen on reverting to its normal operating
pattern, the Airline went on to explain that being the home based
carrier operating 181 flights per week from the Bandaranaike
International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, there were several practical as
well as operational issues to be addressed which would take awhile and
hence the anticipated date of September 15, 2007.
The Airline emphasised that its daytime operating schedule had been
extended until September in order to ensure a degree of certainty to its
passengers during this peak season for holiday traffic, particularly Sri
Lankans visiting family and friends.
A sudden change especially during this period could cause severe
disruptions to travel plans resulting in loss of onward connections on
other airlines which are also experiencing heavy loads at this time.
The Airline further explained that it was engaging in discussions
with its Insurers regarding the anticipated recommencement of night time
operations.
SriLankan has also redoubled its efforts to boost inbound traffic.
“We are working closely with the Tourist Board and other travel
industry partners on the various initiatives taken to promote traffic
into Sri Lanka at this time” Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan
Airlines Limited, Peter Hill said. |