header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
SLIC
Latest
Russia’s Azur Air resumes winter flights to Sri Lanka
Nov 06, 202409:24 PM
Google NewsAdd on Google
Russia’s Azur Air resumes winter flights to Sri Lanka
Mobitel inner 1278

Russia’s Azur Air has officially resumed its seasonal winter flights to Sri Lanka, with the first flight arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake today (Nov. 06).
 
The inaugural flight arrived at the BIA at 10:05 a.m. this morning, carrying 332 passengers.
 
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Pvt) Limited welcomed the flight with a ceremonial water cannon salute, while Sri Lanka Tourism arranged a traditional Kandyan dance performance to greet the passengers.
 
For the Winter 2024/2025 season, Azur Air will operate five weekly flights using Boeing 767-300 aircraft, with a seating capacity of 336 in economy class, from five major cities in Russia: Vnukovo (VKO), Tolmachevo (OVB), Krasnoyarsk (KJA), St. Petersburg (LED), and Sochi (AER).

 

 

 

 

 

MostRead
Mobitel 1278
VideoStories
Randoli Perahera lights up streets of Kandy Devotees gather in numbers to witness the procession

Randoli Perahera lights up streets of Kandy Devotees gather in numbers to witness the procession

Over 70% Sri Lankans may back abolishing Executive Presidency; - Ex-Minister GL Peiris on Hyde Park

Over 70% Sri Lankans may back abolishing Executive Presidency; - Ex-Minister GL Peiris on Hyde Park

El Niño Impact: Prolonged dry spell affects 14 districts across Sri Lanka

El Niño Impact: Prolonged dry spell affects 14 districts across Sri Lanka

22nd Constitutional Amendment: Govt. says it has mandate for reforms, ITAK calls for referendum

22nd Constitutional Amendment: Govt. says it has mandate for reforms, ITAK calls for referendum

“Sri Lanka a promising partner for shared growth” - Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka

“Sri Lanka a promising partner for shared growth” - Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka

Veteran lyricist Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thero laid to rest today

Veteran lyricist Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thero laid to rest today

Public pay final respects to the late Nanda Malini Final rites tomorrow

Public pay final respects to the late Nanda Malini Final rites tomorrow

Petitions filed challenging constitutionality of 22nd Amendment Bill increase to 13

Petitions filed challenging constitutionality of 22nd Amendment Bill increase to 13

Legendary Sri Lankan singer Dr. Nanda Malini passes away at 82

Legendary Sri Lankan singer Dr. Nanda Malini passes away at 82

UN receives public petition against alleged mistreatment of Suresh Sallay

UN receives public petition against alleged mistreatment of Suresh Sallay

Former President Ranil’s facts, data and interpretations are incorrect - Minister Anil Jayantha

Former President Ranil’s facts, data and interpretations are incorrect - Minister Anil Jayantha

Health officials warn public that prolonged heat exposure could be fatal

Health officials warn public that prolonged heat exposure could be fatal

"Sri Lanka faces new economic crisis after 2028"; Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe warns

"Sri Lanka faces new economic crisis after 2028"; Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe warns

BASL challenges 22A before SC; calls for full bench to examine the constitutionality of the bill

BASL challenges 22A before SC; calls for full bench to examine the constitutionality of the bill

Govt. ready for public referendum if ordered by SC, 22A Parliament debate in Sept. or Oct. – Nalinda

Govt. ready for public referendum if ordered by SC, 22A Parliament debate in Sept. or Oct. – Nalinda

Lassana Flora