Dimuthu Tennakoon, an aviation industry expert with over 30 years of experience, has been appointed Head of Commercial at SriLankan Airlines. Tennakoon, previously Head of Worldwide Sales and Distribution, will now oversee Worldwide Sales, Revenue Management, and Marketing. He has held key roles in international airlines and is known for …
The Engineering team of SriLankan Airlines successfully wrapped up base heavy maintenance on an A321neo aircraft for long-term repeat customer, Salam Air, ahead of the scheduled completion date. The work involved replacing a right-hand main landing gear seal on the aircraft. SriLankan Engineering has been forging a path as a …
SriLankan Airlines joined the festivities of oneworld’s 25th Anniversary and hosted the oneday. oneteam. oneworld25 Roadshow at Bandaranaike International Airport on 5 February 2025, as it made a stop in Sri Lanka on its journey around the world, covering the home country of each member airline. Since joining the prestigious …
SriLankan Airlines is presenting a game-changer with the introduction of ‘Yaana,’ an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot. Yaana is set to transform customer support and the way passengers interact with the airline by leveraging advanced AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies to intelligently assist with a wide range of passenger …
SriLankan Airlines recently celebrated the seventh anniversary of its Melbourne-Colombo route, launched in 2017. Since then, the airline has successfully connected many Sri Lankan expatriates and students to Melbourne, while providing seamless travel options for tourists travelling between Melbourne, Sri Lanka and beyond, particularly destinations across India. With steady growth …
The SriLankan Airlines’ Mumbai team, in collaboration with the airline’s Maldives team and Canareef Resort, recently hosted a successful agents’ educational tour to the stunning Gan Island in the Maldives. Famed as a diver’s hotspot, Gan is rapidly transforming into a popular family holiday destination in the Maldives, celebrated for …
SriLankan Airlines’ frequent flyer programme, FlySmiLes, has gone live with a reimagined website that introduces several standout features, offering seamless access and reward redemptions alongside many other intuitive functionalities for its nearly 800,000 global members. The platform is designed to bring exceptional ease and privileges, enhancing the travel experience for …
SriLankan Airlines received the prestigious title of ‘Best Airline Partner’ at the Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards Night, held on 19 November 2024, validating the airline’s outstanding contributions to boosting tourism in the Southern Indian state. This accolade marks the airline’s second significant honour in recent months, following its win as …
For centuries, the epic tale of the Ramayana has held a special place in the hearts of people across India. Now, SriLankan Airlines invites you to walk through the sacred pages of this timeless story with our exclusive Ramayana Trail package, designed especially for Indian travelers. This experience will immerse …
SriLankan Airlines has won the prestigious 2025 APEX Best Entertainment Award in Central/Southern Asia at the FTE APEX Asia Expo, held on 20 November 2024 in Singapore. The APEX Awards are entirely based on certified passenger feedback, with over a million flights across 600 airlines rated on experience metrics such …
