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**Max** · 22-02-2012, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by Banuthev View Post

According to OAG , Mihin Lanka starts nonstop flights to Manila from Colombo , starting 23 rd February 2012. Flightstats says that this route to be operated on board A330 aircraft. So When did Mihin Lanka took delivery of A330 ? or Is this A330 leased from SriLankan as per this news - (http://www.dailynews.lk/2011/12/08/bus04.asp). Can anyone shed any light on this?

Colombo-Manila Flight Schedule

07:35 - 16:05 > 17:15 - 20:40 - MJ804/5 - A330 - Days of Ops : Tue.Thu - CMB-MNL-CMB (effec 23 Feb 2012)

Mihin goes for third aircraft

Mihin Lanka will acquire an additional aircraft. This will be the airline’s third aircraft. Mihin Lanka CEO Kapila Chandrasena said they are hoping to fly to new destinations with this third aircraft.

“The airline is planning to lease an A321 aircraft which could accommodate 220 passengers,” he said.

“We are now on the lookout for a new aircraft,” he added.

He said the budget airline is hoping to fly to Manila and Bangkok with the new addition.

Sri Lanka has the ‘fifth freedom right’ from Thailand to fly to Manila and this will be exploited by Mihin to launch flights to Manila.

“We have around 600 seats per week to Manila from Bangkok,” he said. “Thailand is an important market for Sri Lanka in terms of an airline hub and tourism. The airline is looking at a thrice a week frequency.”

Just a moment...

http://www.dailynews.lk/2011/09/15/bus01.asp

**sundar** · 22-02-2012, 05:40 PM

Another meeting organised by Madurai trade bodies to impress Srilankan Airlines & Mihin Lanka delegates... Can they hear at least this time? 15 Millions of peoples are waiting for Srilankan air service!

**lordvader** · 23-02-2012, 01:08 AM

Originally posted by sundar View Post

Another meeting organised by Madurai trade bodies to impress Srilankan Airlines & Mihin Lanka delegates... Can they hear at least this time? 15 Millions of peoples are waiting for Srilankan air service!

I wouldnt be surprised if Mihin announce a Madurai service soon judging by the fact that most of the delegates (according to the above post) are from that airline.

**Scoot** · 23-02-2012, 03:48 AM

madurai and trichy airports are closeby, about one and a half hours journey between them. hence, it's absolute rediculous for mihin nor sri lankan airlines to consider and ply madurai airport. moreover trichy airport is located equidistant within tamil nadu state making it easier for everyone to travel from the surrounding districts apart from chennai or trivandrum airports. thus no wonder both sri lankan and mihin are having high patronage so much so that they in are fact, planning to increase more frequencies to cope with the demand. hence, in conclusion this sounds more on politics than being potential.

**AshanHettige** · 23-02-2012, 04:27 AM

New SriLankan A332 from Abu Dhabi... To be 4R-ALJ...

DININDU

**SSCMK** · 23-02-2012, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by Scoot View Post

madurai and trichy airports are closeby, about one and a half hours journey between them. hence, it's absolute rediculous for mihin nor sri lankan airlines to consider and ply madurai airport. moreover trichy airport is located equidistant within tamil nadu state making it easier for everyone to travel from the surrounding districts apart from chennai or trivandrum airports. thus no wonder both sri lankan and mihin are having high patronage so much so that they in are fact, planning to increase more frequencies to cope with the demand. hence, in conclusion this sounds more on politics than being potential.

Sir, Madurai is the 2nd most visited place in Tamil Nadu next only to Chennai. A very few places in India only have this heritage value or tourism potential. Above all, there are more than 18 Million people waiting for the first international service. There are family woes that the labor people of Middle east and far east countries that wish to spend their time with their families. I bet we could give 95 percent load once if somebody start service from here irrespective of the carrier.

**banuthev** · 23-02-2012, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by ecureilx View Post

Interesting times ahead .. an A330 ? wow .. so what does UL do with their lost capacity ?

Recently SriLankan has started utilizing Mihin Lanka's aircraft for the UL routes. e.g. a couple of days ago Mihin Lanka A321 was flying Bahrain route UL215/6. http://data.flight24.com/airplanes/4r-mrc

**banuthev** · 23-02-2012, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by lordvader View Post

I wouldnt be surprised if Mihin announce a Madurai service soon judging by the fact that most of the delegates (according to the above post) are from that airline.

Since UL/MJ carry out route planning between the two carriers together in order to avoid both flying to the same destination , Mihin Lanka's Trichy flights may be moved to Madurai. http://sundaytimes.lk/120219/BusinessTimes/bt26.html

**Max** · 23-02-2012, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by sundar View Post

Another meeting organised by Madurai trade bodies to impress Srilankan Airlines & Mihin Lanka delegates... Can they hear at least this time? 15 Millions of peoples are waiting for Srilankan air service!

Mihin Lanka may connect Madurai.

**sundar** · 23-02-2012, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by Scoot View Post

madurai and trichy airports are closeby, about one and a half hours journey between them. hence, it's absolute rediculous for mihin nor sri lankan airlines to consider and ply madurai airport. moreover trichy airport is located equidistant within tamil nadu state making it easier for everyone to travel from the surrounding districts apart from chennai or trivandrum airports. thus no wonder both sri lankan and mihin are having high patronage so much so that they in are fact, planning to increase more frequencies to cope with the demand. hence, in conclusion this sounds more on politics than being potential.

I agree, but if Mihin shift their service from Trichy to Madurai.. then it is worth. Already Spice Jet has applied to start Madurai to Colombo flight. I am sure Srilankan Airlines don't want to lose their market to SpiceJet.

**Max** · 23-02-2012, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by sundar View Post

I agree, but if Mikin shift their service from Trichy to Madurai.. then it is worth. Already Spice Jet has applied to start Madurai to Colombo flight. I am sure Srilankan Airlines don't want to lose their market to SpiceJet.

It's Mihin not Mikin

**sundar** · 23-02-2012, 06:00 AM

Originally posted by Max View Post

It's Mihin not Mikin

Corrected! Thanks.

**Max** · 23-02-2012, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by sundar View Post

Corrected! Thanks.

TN Chamber pointed out that around 1,200 passengers per week travel from Madurai to Colombo.

Can you provide more information regarding that…..

http://www.priu.gov.lk/news_update/Current_Affairs/ca201202/20120206tn_chamber_urges_introduction.htm

**ecureilx** · 23-02-2012, 06:46 AM

Does this help somewhere ??

Sri Lanka Tourism has got off to a good start in 2012 with January arrivals reaching a record 85,874, up by 15.7% over the corresponding month of last year.

For the month of January the largest arrivals from a single country came from neighbouring India which records 14, 615 tourists. This shows a 6% increase from January 2011.

**athisaravanan** · 23-02-2012, 07:11 AM

athisaravanan

hi guys, we r very happy to support us and give some boost news that interesting to start CMB-IXM throu UL or Mihinlanka. And tmo a import meets arrange in madurai with UL,Mihin officials. We hope it will be successful to connect both cities. pray god.
Thanks SL guys to support us.
good day
athisaravanan
WELCOME TO MADURAI.

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