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SriLankan Airlines Suspends Flights to Dubai and Doha Amid Operational Disruptions

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SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights scheduled for today due to the continued closure of airspace in parts of the Middle East. The airline cited passenger safety and wellbeing as the primary reasons for this decision, given the uncertain regional operational conditions.

Cancelled Flights

  • UL225 — Colombo to Dubai
  • UL226 — Dubai to Colombo
  • UL217 — Colombo to Doha
  • UL218 — Doha to Colombo
  • UL253 — Colombo to Dammam
  • UL254 — Dammam to Colombo
  • UL265 — Colombo to Riyadh
  • UL266 — Riyadh to Colombo
  • UL229 — Colombo to Kuwait
  • UL230 — Kuwait to Colombo

The airline expressed its appreciation for passengers’ patience and understanding, emphasizing that the disruptions are necessary to ensure safety. Passengers seeking further information or assistance are encouraged to contact SriLankan Airlines via its hotline at 1979 (within Sri Lanka), +94 11 777 1979 (international), WhatsApp at +94 74 444 1979, through their travel agent, or by visiting the airline’s official website.


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