Flydubai and SriLankan Airlines Unite for Seamless Travel
The Dubai-based carrier, Flydubai and SriLankan Airlines, entered into an interlines agreement effective from 09, September, 2024, which would increase the travel opportunities between Sri Lanka, the UAE and beyond on selected routes.
The interline agreement will ensure a seamless connection of SriLankan Airlines via Dubai’s aviation hub to more than 30 destinations that Flydubai operates in- Africa, Central Asia, Central and Southeast Europe as well as the Middle East. This includes unique holiday destinations such as Bucharest, Istanbul, Krakow, Mombasa, Naples, Sofia, Tashkent and Zanzibar.
This new interline agreement will offer passengers the convenience of single-ticket itineraries, through-checked baggage and coordinated flight schedules for travellers.
Richard Nuttall, Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines said, “We are excited to partner with flydubai to provide our passengers seamless connections and greater convenience. This partnership reinforces our strategy to broaden our network and global reach, presenting customers with more travel choices and flexibility. We look forward to collaborating with flydubai and welcoming their passengers aboard our flights to experience an authentic SriLankan journey.”
Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said, “We’re excited about our new interline agreement with SriLankan Airlines that will further strengthen trade and tourism relations between the UAE and Sri Lanka. Since the start of operations in Sri Lanka in 2010, we have seen consistent demand for travel between our two countries over the years. Dubai remains an important thriving aviation hub and through these interline agreements, this will open up new horizons for our passengers, giving them more options to explore the world with ease.”
