SriLankan Airlines, and flydubai, a Dubai-based carrier have announced an interline agreement, presenting more travel opportunities between the UAE, Sri Lanka, and beyond on select routes on the carriers’ networks which is commencing from September 2024.
This interline agreement will offer flydubai passengers access to 16 destinations on SriLankan’s robust network spanning Southern and East Asia, the Middle East, and Australia which includes, Melbourne, Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo.
Also, the interline will permit passengers traveling with SriLankan Airlines to seamlessly connect via Dubai’s aviation hub to more than 30 destinations that flydubai operates to in Africa, Central Asia, Central, and Southeast Europe as well as the Middle East. This includes unique holiday destinations such as Bucharest, Krakow, Mombasa, Naples, Tashkent, and Zanzibar.
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”.
Sri Lankan Airlines and flydubai are dedicated to delivering convenient and reliable travel options for their valued customers. Passengers can expect hospitality and onboard services that both airlines are renowned for when traveling with Sri Lankan and flydubai. Also, passengers traveling with flydubai can expect a more customized experience in Business Class featuring internationally-inspired menus, entertainment, and comfortable seats while passengers in Economy Class can enjoy optimized space and comfort.
“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”, said Richard Nuttall, Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines.