|
LEISURE
Fly Mattala, enjoy Yala or serenity in Kataragama
 Opportunities are now open to fly to the newly commissioned Mattala
Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) with SriLankan Holidays to be a
part of an adventurous Yala safari or to experience the serenity of
Kataragama.
SriLankan Holidays, the leisure arm of SriLankan Airlines, while
unravelling for the first time, the pleasures of flying to a domestic
destination amidst world class comforts, is introducing an all-inclusive
package which appeals to both the adventurous safari lover and the
diligent devotee.
Situated in the close proximity to MRIA, Yala National Park (also
known as Ruhunu National Park) is the most visited and second largest
national park in Sri Lanka which is located about 300 kilometres from
Colombo. One of the most frequented sanctuaries by wildlife enthusiasts
and photographers for its large numbers of elephants, leopards and
birds, a jeep safari in the wilds of Yala will be the dream of every
green-loving traveller.
Safari is not the only highlight of the package, when it offers the
pilgrims who fly to MRIA the opportunity to take part in a pooja at
Kataragama. With a history closely tied with amazing legends and
folklore, Kataragama sacred city is the beckoning portrayal of devotion
and faith devoid of ethnic labels. SriLankan Holidays package starts at
Rs. 12, 999 which includes return airfare from Colombo to Mattala,
return Airport transfers in Hambantota, hotel accommodation for one
night on half board basis, jeep safari at Yala National Park or a pooja
at Kataragama and return airport transfers in Colombo.
SriLankan Airlines also offers convenient check-in options and
on-board and ground handling services similar to those offered to
travellers who leave for foreign destinations. SriLankan Holidays offers
many value for money holiday packages for individuals, couples and
families, to business travel, adventure travel, sports tourism and
cultural tours.
Etihad offers discounted business class fares to USA
|
The travel period valid for the discounted fares extends from
now until June, 30, 2013
|
Etihad Airways is offering 20% discount on Pearl Business Class fares
to a number of its popular destinations in the USA. The offer is open
for sale on three days, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 29 to May
1, 2013.
The travel period valid for the discounted fares extends from now
until June, 30, 2013 and the offer includes three popular destinations
such as New York, Chicago and Washington.
More information could be obtained from www.etihad.com.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates,
began operations in 2003, and in 2012 carried 10.3 million passengers.
From its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad Airways serves
86 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe,
Asia, Australia and the Americas, with a fleet of 71 Airbus and Boeing
aircraft, and over 90 aircraft on firm order, including 10 Airbus A380s,
the world’s largest passenger aircraft. Etihad Airways also holds equity
investments in airberlin, Air Seychelles, Virgin Australia and Aer
Lingus. More information could be obtained from www.etihad.com.
Nepal's airlines to acquire two Airbus A320's
Airbus said Monday it had signed an agreement with Nepal Airlines for
the sale of two short- to medium-range A320 planes in a deal worth $183
million (140 million euros) at catalogue prices.
The planes will come with so-called “sharklets”, fin-like devices
fixed at the end of wings to reduce fuel burn, and can also be fitted
with a navigation technique called RNP that allows an aircraft to fly
precisely along a specific path.
Airbus said in the statement that RNP would be “particularly useful
for operations at high altitude airports which are constrained by
mountains such as (the capital) Kathmandu.”
“For a landlocked nation, aviation really is our window to the world
and the world's window to us,” Madan Kharel, managing director of Nepal
Airlines, said in the statement.
“Adding the A320 to our fleet will help us to capitalise on tourism
growth and to enhance our network using the most fuel efficient aircraft
available.”
Nepal Airlines, founded in 1958, currently flies to four
international destinations and 25 domestic airports in the heart of the
Himalayas, according to the statement.
Planes are a key method of transport in the mountainous country,
where some remote areas can be accessed more easily by air than by road.
AFP |
