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Originally posted by Serendib View PostSLAF suspends civilian flights; incentives for other domestic operators
The Government recently took policy decisions with a view to promoting domestic air services. These are published on the CAASL’s website and include a proposal to set up a dedicated passenger terminal at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to handle domestic air services; make available a common maintenance hangar at BIA for domestic operators; demarcate part of apron ‘D’ for domestic flights and introduce a separate charging mechanism; and to instruct all domestic operators to night-park their commercial aircraft at Ratmalana owing to space issues at BIA.
It was also decided to develop Sigiriya, Palaly, Hingurakgoda, Koggala and Trincomallee airports for domestic operators using funds from donor agencies and the Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. Operations of all civil flights will be subjected to civil aviation requirements and self-handling will be permitted at all domestic airports except BIA.
Ground-handling charges at BIA will be reduced for domestic air operators and aviation fuel supplied at all internal airports. Slot allocation will be done by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and some helicopter landing sites will be set up in Colombo city. Legislation will be amended to release domestic aviation from value added tax while there will be a one-year (from the date of commencement of operations) exemption of landing and parking charges. A request will also be made to the Finance Ministry to exempt domestic aircraft leases from withholding tax.
The same statement on CAASL’s website said the SLAF has undertaken to stop civilian passenger transport but the Air Force has requested the regulator to remove that sentence.
The CAASL has invited applications and business proposals from the private sector for domestic air services. Limitations in space and facilities means the DGCA will take a first-come, first-served position with particular emphasis on type of aircraft (Western-build, modern planes with not less than 20 seats). Operators are encouraged to start services “at the earliest”.
The Sunday Times
Good to hear!
Hopefully we can have the private Domestic Carriers coming into the scene
FitsAir would definitely grab hold of this opportunity since their cargo business isn't performing well after returning their MD82 (4R-EXM) back to its lessor
The last time I spoke to the Officials of FlySouthern, they too were interested in operating larger aircraft on Domestic Sectors ( as of now they do operate a couple of scheduled services)
Hopefully fares would remain affordable with these private operators looking to cater to us locals as well without simply targeting tourists and charging exorbitant fares.
Lower fares can be anticipated since operation costs would definitely be lower than before
In my opinion, this is exactly what Domestic Aviation needed!
Lets hope this materializes without being yet another castle in the sky
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Sri Lanka's gross official reserves rose 148.5 million dollars in August 2024 to 5,954 million dollars in August 2024, central bank data showed.
Sri Lanka's gross official reserves rose 148.5 million dollars in August 2024 to 5,954 million dollars in August 2024, central bank data showed.
While it is good that this information is coming to light - I'm still missing any actual accountability. I believe Nishantha skipped the country so good luck extraditing him.
Still plenty more to discover if they are serious about investigating.
I hear Druvi Perera is leaving - anyone know where he is going?Always fly a stable approach - it's the only stability you'll find this business
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This is why European airlines does not fly to Colombo
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Originally posted by Speedbird View Post
Sri Lanka is marketed as a seasonal destination during the European Winter - just like Goa.
There simply isn't enough traffic to justify year round operations.
There isn't much of a Business or Premium market so that greatly affects yields. Airlines cannot make money operating year round to Colombo. The aircraft can be more profitably deployed on other routes.
Sri Lanka hotel prices are too high compared to Thailand and Malaysia - not good value for money. Poor service and lazy people is not how you attract repeat business.
Most people you meet in Sri Lanka are trying to rip you off - gets old real fast!
Who wants to harassed by groups of low IQ thugs down south? Nobody.
The word is out.
Personally I will only set foot on the island if I have to for my work - otherwise I'm boycotting the place.Always fly a stable approach - it's the only stability you'll find this business
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Originally posted by ejanson65 View PostThis is not the complete picture.
Sri Lanka is marketed as a seasonal destination during the European Winter - just like Goa.
There simply isn't enough traffic to justify year round operations.
There isn't much of a Business or Premium market so that greatly affects yields. Airlines cannot make money operating year round to Colombo. The aircraft can be more profitably deployed on other routes.
Sri Lanka hotel prices are too high compared to Thailand and Malaysia - not good value for money. Poor service and lazy people is not how you attract repeat business.
Most people you meet in Sri Lanka are trying to rip you off - gets old real fast!
Who wants to harassed by groups of low IQ thugs down south? Nobody.
The word is out.
Personally I will only set foot on the island if I have to for my work - otherwise I'm boycotting the place.
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Originally posted by banuthev View PostI am wondering how come the some of European Airlines like Turkish Airlines (Daily) and Ukraine Airlines (3 weekly) are flying year-round service to Colombo?
UIA carries mostly eastern European traffic...I would say exception to the rule
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Originally posted by ejanson65 View PostThis is not the complete picture.
Sri Lanka is marketed as a seasonal destination during the European Winter - just like Goa.
There simply isn't enough traffic to justify year round operations.
There isn't much of a Business or Premium market so that greatly affects yields. Airlines cannot make money operating year round to Colombo. The aircraft can be more profitably deployed on other routes.
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This happened before in Colombo Port. Once upon time Colombo port was one of the most expensive port to operate and with frequent union strikes. Lalith Athuladmudali started liberalization by not giving Ceylon Shipping Company exclusiveness in Colombo Port and President Chandrika opened up the terminal operation by giving SAGT the 1st private entity to operate. Now SAGT and Colombo South Terminal (CSCT) are most profitable terminal operators in Colombo. Whereas SLP is not profitable as single entity JCT and UCT. Now they mostly relies on the dividends of SAGT and CSCT.
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Originally posted by banuthev View PostI am wondering how come the some of European Airlines like Turkish Airlines (Daily) and Ukraine Airlines (3 weekly) are flying year-round service to Colombo?Always fly a stable approach - it's the only stability you'll find this business
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Originally posted by ejanson65 View PostWith the Turkish Economy collapsing and the Lira losing up to 25% a day (!) I imagine route cuts are coming. Marginal routes like this will be the first to go imho.
TK's management have sort of insulated themselves against this, by having a higher proportion of their costs in Lira, while having a higher proportion of revenue in foreign currencies. That would essentially TK makes a profit off of a falling Lira.
Source: - http://www.airliners.net/forum/viewt...t=50#p20619645
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Originally posted by ejanson65 View PostWith the Turkish Economy collapsing and the Lira losing up to 25% a day (!) I imagine route cuts are coming. Marginal routes like this will be the first to go imho.
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SLAF suspends civilian flights; incentives for other domestic operators
Most of the people in this thread happy with this action. but no one notice prices will go up.
For example you will have to pay double for ticket to Ratmalana to Palaly or trincomalee than Helitours.
Helitours sustains lower flight operation costs since it is air force. That was main reason private sector can't competitive with Helitours.
and also don't expect Private sector aircrafts like MA 60 or something like that having routine flights to Palaly, batticaloa or Trincomalee since its not financial viable. We are small country and land roads are so much cheaper.
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Originally posted by Randy View PostSLAF suspends civilian flights; incentives for other domestic operators
Most of the people in this thread happy with this action. but no one notice prices will go up.
For example you will have to pay double for ticket to Ratmalana to Palaly or trincomalee than Helitours.
Helitours sustains lower flight operation costs since it is air force. That was main reason private sector can't competitive with Helitours.
and also don't expect Private sector aircrafts like MA 60 or something like that having routine flights to Palaly, batticaloa or Trincomalee since its not financial viable. We are small country and land roads are so much cheaper.
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Originally posted by Randy View PostSLAF suspends civilian flights; incentives for other domestic operators
Most of the people in this thread happy with this action. but no one notice prices will go up.
For example you will have to pay double for ticket to Ratmalana to Palaly or trincomalee than Helitours.
Helitours sustains lower flight operation costs since it is air force. That was main reason private sector can't competitive with Helitours.
and also don't expect Private sector aircrafts like MA 60 or something like that having routine flights to Palaly, batticaloa or Trincomalee since its not financial viable. We are small country and land roads are so much cheaper.
if there is a demand for domestic air travel lets the market decide what price the air ticket should be
Role of the air force is to defend the airspace, SAR and airlift and not to entertain commercial business enterprise
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Originally posted by abhijith16 View PostNot entirely true.
TK's management have sort of insulated themselves against this, by having a higher proportion of their costs in Lira, while having a higher proportion of revenue in foreign currencies. That would essentially TK makes a profit off of a falling Lira.
Source: - http://www.airliners.net/forum/viewt...t=50#p20619645
The falling Lira will affect Turkish negatively. They pay their Expat Pilots in Lira for example - you think any of them will stay?Always fly a stable approach - it's the only stability you'll find this business
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