SriLankan Airlines is the flag carrier of Sri Lanka that was earlier known as Air Lanka.
This was the foremost to fly Airbus A340 in Asia and the first in South Asia to place order for A330-200 Airbus.
This airline has its hub at Colombo at Bandaranaike International Airport having a partnership with Emirates.
It also entertains frequent flyer program with Skywards.
In 1998, Air Lanka was privatized following the launching with Emirates Airline partnership and was renamed as SriLankan Airlines.
However, 40% stake of this airline is with United Arab Emirates, and owing to its commitment to Sri Lankan government, Emirates have a contract undertaking to manage Air Lanka for a decade.
SriLankan Airlines consists of 5 A340-300 and 9 A330-200 aircrafts. SriLankan flights flies to over 49 destinations across Asia and Europe, besides has an extensive network.
They have a major role in India as their flight fly to Goa, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Tiruchirapalli, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram and Mumbai and are renowned as international airlines in India.
SriLanka is an island nation below the Indian continent, but the Airlines are huge.
It started in 1979 in the name of Air Lanka and after re-christening it acquired in 1998 the name SriLankan Airlines and is very prominent today.
SriLankan Airlines has made many great leaps in the aviation Industry and is popular for serving with great hospitality.
This national airline has won a very great reputation in serving the world travelers with friendliness and warmth and friendliness. SriLankan Airlines is state owned, but and Dubai sited Emirates airline own 44 percent stake.
Their partnership was made in1998 and entails, investment, catering, ground handling and development areas.
This airline serves over 25 countries in Europe, South Asia, Middle East and Far East with destinations such as Beijing, Hong Kong, Mumbai, London,
Singapore, Paris, Rome, Frankfurt, Tokyo, and many more Indian cities making it one of the frequently visited international airlines in India.
It also is one of the largest carriers to Maldives.
However, this airline is planning to enhance its fleet strength, despite various hurdles faced owing to natural disasters, though it is offering the best comfort and air safety.
