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March 23, 2025

Unveils all-new automotive masterpiece with 30+ first-in-class features KIA has stormed back into Sri Lanka’s automotive limelight with the unveiling of the all-new Sonet compact SUV, adding zest to the country’s excitement at the resumption of automobile imports. This is the first of 12 new SUV models to be introduced by Kia to the Sri […]

March 17, 2025

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately-owned international airline, is expanding its regional connectivity with the introduction of direct flights to Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia, further strengthening its position as the country’s leading low-cost carrier. Flights to Kuala Lumpur will commence on April 4, 2025, with four (04) weekly operations. This expansion reflects the airline’s ongoing efforts […]

March 12, 2025

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Dubai, UAE, 12 Mar 2025: Emirates has joined forces with Parsys Telemedicine to introduce next generation equipment that will enable customers to receive high-quality, speedy medical care in the air. Emirates has invested more than USD2.4 million in co-designing the new equipment set with Parsys, which will be rolled out to 300 aircraft over the next […]

March 9, 2025

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Dubai, UAE, 7 March 2025 – Emirates will expand the list of cities served by its refurbished Boeing 777 to Seoul, South Korea starting 14 April* and London Stansted in the UK from 7 May*, as aircraft sporting upgraded cabins roll out of Emirates’ retrofit programme and into scheduled service. Emirates’ four-class Boeing 777 will launch […]

March 3, 2025

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Emirates becomes first Middle Eastern carrier to operate daily to Shenzhen from 1 July, extending its presence to four Chinese mainland gateways including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou New linked service between Da Nang and Siem Reap via Bangkok offers multiple, convenient weekly services to both leisure destinations Dubai, UAE, 3 March 2025: Emirates, the world’s largest […]

February 28, 2025

Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will be serving thousands of meal boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, screening an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and offering traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges. Ramadan refreshments in the lounges At the […]

February 25, 2025

Emirates and Garuda Indonesia have unlocked a world of new opportunities for frequent flyer members with the launch of a joint loyalty programme offering. Emirates Skywards and GarudaMiles members can now earn and redeem Miles while travelling across a combined network of more than 200 destinations. The two carriers launched a codeshare agreement in 2022 […]

February 17, 2025

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Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has donated essential supplies and limited-edition, handcrafted backpacks from its ‘Aircrafted KIDS by Emirates’ collection to four non-profit organisations in Zambia and Zimbabwe, to help address inadequate access to resources, a barrier for children and young people. In Zambia, the Kucetekela Foundation and Alliance for Children Everywhere […]

February 16, 2025

Mack Air, one of Sri Lanka’s leading General Sales Agents (GSA), proudly celebrated its 45th anniversary on the 7th of February 2025. The event, attended by the leadership of the John Keells Group Transportation Sector and the Mack Air team, was a testament to the company’s remarkable journey and its commitment to fostering strong relationships […]

February 13, 2025

Emirates has announced the reinstatement of its third daily flight between Dubai and Rome, starting 1 June 2025. This additional service will add more than 2,530 weekly seats between the two cities, catering to growing demand and offering greater flexibility for travellers to plan their journeys. Operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, Emirates’ flight EK099 will […]

KIA storms back into Sri Lanka with the ‘Sonet’ smart urban SUV

FitsAir Expands Regional Network with Direct Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Saving Lives in the Skies: Emirates and Parsys design pioneering new telemedicine station for inflight customers

Emirates introduces retrofitted Boeing 777s to Seoul and London Stansted

Emirates expands global network with three new destinations: Shenzhen in China, Da Nang in Vietnam, and Siem Reap in Cambodia

Emirates supports customers during the Holy Month of Ramadan

Emirates and Garuda Indonesia expand partnership to offer reciprocal loyalty benefits

Emirates supports early education with donations of ‘Aircrafted KIDS by Emirates’ special edition bags in Zambia and Zimbabwe

Mack Air Celebrates 45 Years of Excellence in Aviation

Emirates boosts services to Rome with third daily flight