Emirates increasing flights to Colombo from June 30
View(s):Emirates, following rising demand, is increasing seat capacity to Colombo from June 30 with the addition of three more flights per week, the airline announced on Wednesday.
The addition of three more services, which will operate between Dubai and Colombo on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays, will increase the number of flights between the two cities to four each day on those days, and take the total number of weekly Emirates flights serving Colombo to 31.
The additional Colombo – Dubai flight EK 655 will depart Colombo at 1410 hours and arrive in Dubai at 1655 hours. The returning Dubai – Colombo flight EK 654 will depart Dubai at 0645 hours and arrive in Colombo at 1245 hours.
“The increase in capacity to Colombo demonstrates Emirates’ continuing commitment to the destination” said Chandana de Silva, Emirates’ Area Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives, in a media statement. “The demand for seats on the Colombo – Dubai sector is increasing, and these additional flights will enable more UK and USA bound passengers to connect with Emirates services out of Dubai. The additional capacity will support the Sri Lankan government’s efforts to increase tourist arrivals towards the declared target of 2.5 million by 2016.” –
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