Emirates will deploy a second daily Airbus A350 between Dubai and Colombo from 8 August, replacing the Boeing 777 on flight EK648/649 and doubling daily Premium Economy availability on the route.
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Authorities in Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) have uncovered a major narcotics smuggling attempt involving 22 individuals dressed as Buddhist monks, marking one of the most significant drug seizures in Sri Lanka’s aviation history.
Sri Lanka has renewed efforts to attract investors for the underutilized Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), a facility that has struggled to sustain operations since its launch more than a decade ago.
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested nine Chinese nationals at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) after uncovering a large cache of electronic devices allegedly intended for telecom fraud operations.
Sri Lanka denied a request from a United States military aircraft to land at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), according to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Sri Lanka proposes Mattala Airport as a hub for Emirates and Qatar Airways amid Middle East disruptions.
British Airways will launch new flights to Melbourne and Colombo while increasing frequencies on several long haul routes in Winter 2026.
Qatar Airways (QR) flight QR664 arriving at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) from Doha (DOH) was subjected to a full security search after an email claimed bombs were on board.
Jetstar launches direct Melbourne to Colombo flights from August 2026, offering low-cost Dreamliner service to Sri Lanka.
The government has yet to finalize any plan for restructuring SriLankan Airlines (UL), the national carrier based at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).