SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines has re-invented itself in the recent past, winning numerous global awards including Skytrax World’s Friendliest Cabin Staff, and establishing a firm reputation as a leader in service, comfort, reliability, and punctuality.

SriLankan is the only scheduled carrier with daily non-stop services to Colombo providing convenient daily connections from Colombo to the Maldives, India and the Far East. It also offers 4 weekly direct flights from the UK to the Maldives and 12 flights a week to Colombo. SriLankan has rapid connections that link the UK to the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia and the Far East, and now serves 52 destinations in 31 countries.

The SriLankan fleet contains luxurious seats that have ample pitch and width. Seating is in a two-class system of Business and Economy classes. All seats are equipped with the latest in in-flight entertainment with 18 video channels including air-show with forward and downward cameras; seat-back television, 22-audio channels and 16 video games in all seats. Business Class also has an on-demand movie library with over 30 titles.

Business Class

Stretch out and relax throughout your journey in wide, spacious, reclining seats. Each seat is 19.5” wide (arm rest - arm rest) and they are placed two abreast similar to First Class in other airlines so that every seat is an aisle or window seat. Each seat is electronically operated with an adjustable footrest, headrest, and lumbar-support and own reading lamp.

• 18 movie and TV channels presenting the latest blockbusters to keep you entertained throughout your journey played on individual seat back TVs.Individual video players allow you to choose from a range of over 30 movie titles in different languages.
• 5 star meal service and a-la-carte service. Both Western and Eastern dishes, plus aperitifs, fine wines, champagne and liqueurs carefully chosen to accompany delicious meals.
• SriLankan will provide you with a complimentary chauffeur driven limousine service to and from the Airport, if you are traveling within 50-miles of London Heathrow. This facility is available to all full-fare Business class passengers and is currently in operation in London.

Economy Class

• Select from 18 movie and TV channels which can be viewed on seat back TVs, the award winning In-Flight entertainment guide ‘Onboard’ will help you through the choices on offer. SriLankan has recently introduced 16 video games on its flight entertainment service.
• A forward camera, exclusive to only a handful of airlines worldwide, offers you a stunning "pilot's eye view" of everything from take-off and landing, to the spectacular scenery en route. A downward camera captures the sights directly below the aircraft, particularly useful when flying over cities or mountain range.

Air Taxi

Get a bird's eye view of beautiful Sri Lanka while significantly cutting down your travel time with the SriLankan Air Taxi. Enjoy the destination without the journey as you fly our sea plane, taking off and touching down on the waters of some of the island's most picturesque locations. For details log onto www.srilankan.aero/airtaxi

FlySmiLes’ Frequent Flyer Programme

SriLankan Airlines’ frequent flyer programme ‘FlySmiLes’ promises a wide range of exciting rewards for passengers with a global network of partners which includes:

• International airlines - Malaysia Airlines, Etihad Airways
• Telecommunications - Travelling Connect, Dialog Telekom
• Credit cards - American Express, Standard Chartered
• Vehicle rentals – Hertz
• Hotels - Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
• Spas – Siddhalepa Ayurveda Resort
• Domestic airlines - Deccan Aviation (Lanka)

FlySmiLes has three tiers of membership – Gold, Silver, and Blue. All members can exchange their miles for rewards such as free air tickets and upgrades on the airline’s own flights. They also have a wide range of other benefits such as pre-assigned seating, priority confirmation, etc.For more information visit www.flysmiles.com