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**n863gt** · 19-12-2024, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by Spongthrush View Post

Yes, have flown it 10-12 times since Covid. Business class almost always only has positioning flight crew and BA Tier Points runners as AUH-CMB-CGK was - until a month or so ago - the cheapest way to earn BA Tier Points (560TPs for $800 rtn in Business). Economy always seemed busy, but margins are slim there and eventually UL accountants must have realised that they weren’t making much of a profit on the pointy end. Cargo could be a revenue winner?

Loved the UL service and food, didn’t mind the old A320s either, seats more comfy than the neos! And the UL deputy station manager at AUH was lovely, always happy to help the constant stream of mad people doing ‘back to backs’ at AUH (i.e. getting off UL207 and straight back on UL208). One guy I met was shuttling AUH-CMB-CGK and back 8 times in a month!

welcome to the forum, Spongthrush ;
the last bit's a bit wild to be honest..
I don't think UL had(at least) a break-even in the route
how about the other carriers serving this route?

**Serendib** · 22-12-2024, 02:17 PM

Ukraine's SkyUp Airlines Launches Charter Flights to Mattala, Sri Lanka!

SkyUp Airlines from Ukraine officially launched its 2024-25 season with its inaugural charter flight to Sri Lanka. (Aviation Voice)

The Boeing 737, carrying 170 passengers, landed at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) this evening at 4:35 p.m. This milestone marks a significant step in boosting tourism and strengthening ties between Ukraine and Sri Lanka.

**n863gt** · 23-12-2024, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by Serendib View Post

Ukraine's SkyUp Airlines Launches Charter Flights to Mattala, Sri Lanka!

SkyUp Airlines from Ukraine officially launched its 2024-25 season with its inaugural charter flight to Sri Lanka. (Aviation Voice)

until when are they going to operate?

**n863gt** · 23-12-2024, 01:49 PM

hello everyone,
any news about 4R-AND, ANE and ANF?
any news about -ALT delivery?

**banuthev** · 23-12-2024, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by n863gt View Post

until when are they going to operate?

Skyup is operating HRI between 21-Dec-24 to 31-Mar-25;

Flyone is operating HRI between 04-Jan-25 to 02-Apr-25;

Redwings is operating HRI between 28-Oct-24 to 26-Mar-25;

Centrum Air supposed to fly HRI from 21-Dec-24 to 23-Mar-25. Can't see they operated on 21-Dec. Any reason?

Udayanga Weeratunga announces Mattala tourism initiative

https://www.hirunews.lk/english/391504/udayanga-weeratunga-announces-mattala-tourism-initiative

Udayanga Weeratunga announces Mattala tourism initiative. Most visited website in Sri Lanka.

**MAW2000** · 27-12-2024, 05:38 AM

Originally posted by n863gt View Post

hello everyone,
any news about 4R-AND, ANE and ANF?
any news about -ALT delivery?

Hi All, Merry Christmas to all !!

Got an update on 4R-ALT,
Aircraft is having a Cabin refurbishment at the lessor's faciltiy in Spain. As per the info got from credible source, some Materials and equipment were sent to the location for the refurbishment and 4R-ALT will arrive with new cabin (Previously it had the Thai Cabin but it was removed by the lessor and refitted with a All Y cabin for someother customer but UL could reserve the plane) by 3rd week of January as per the current update!

Thanks

**banuthev** · 27-12-2024, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000 View Post

Hi All, Merry Christmas to all !!

Got an update on 4R-ALT,
Aircraft is having a Cabin refurbishment at the lessor's faciltiy in Spain. As per the info got from credible source, some Materials and equipment were sent to the location for the refurbishment and 4R-ALT will arrive with new cabin (Previously it had the Thai Cabin but it was removed by the lessor and refitted with a All Y cabin for someother customer but UL could reserve the plane) by 3rd week of January as per the current update!

Thanks

Thanks, same to you ! Merry Christmas to all ! 🎄

Could be MSN1060 was meant to go to AirAsia before it reserve for UL? Any chance the delay in delivery to UL due to unavailability of the materials for refurbishment?

**n863gt** · 27-12-2024, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000 View Post

Hi All, Merry Christmas to all !!

Got an update on 4R-ALT,
Aircraft is having a Cabin refurbishment at the lessor's faciltiy in Spain. As per the info got from credible source, some Materials and equipment were sent to the location for the refurbishment and 4R-ALT will arrive with new cabin (Previously it had the Thai Cabin but it was removed by the lessor and refitted with a All Y cabin for someother customer but UL could reserve the plane) by 3rd week of January as per the current update!

Thanks

same to you, MAW2000 and banuthev! what would be the seat config for this a/c?(# in Y and # in C)
any information about the other A333/A332s that would join UL?

**MAW2000** · 29-12-2024, 04:53 AM

Originally posted by n863gt View Post

same to you, MAW2000 and banuthev! what would be the seat config for this a/c?(# in Y and # in C)
any information about the other A333/A332s that would join UL?

Hi Both,
n863gt Could not get much info on the aircraft MSN1060 .

Banu,
Yes, We can guess as aircraft's Thai cabins were removed and configured with All Y Economy cabin, supposed to join with an LCC who operates A333s already. Materials and equipment were sent to the lessor to carryout the refurbishments. now, I think, all workings are ongoing without disruptions! As per That employee's words "Probably by January 15th, if no any disruptions!"

**Serendib** · 01-01-2025, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by banuthev View Post

Skyup is operating HRI between 21-Dec-24 to 31-Mar-25;

Flyone is operating HRI between 04-Jan-25 to 02-Apr-25;

Redwings is operating HRI between 28-Oct-24 to 26-Mar-25;

Centrum Air supposed to fly HRI from 21-Dec-24 to 23-Mar-25. Can't see they operated on 21-Dec. Any reason?

https://www.hirunews.lk/english/3915...ism-initiative

Happy New Year to all !

Centrum Air's Inaugural Charter Flight from Uzbekistan Lands at MRIA

Centrum Air's first charter flight from Uzbekistan touched down at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) on 29th December 2024. The Airbus A321 Neo, carrying 194 passengers, was warmly received with a vibrant traditional Kandyan dance performance organized by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited.

Forwardair Aviation (Pvt) Ltd. proudly serves as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Centrum Air in Sri Lanka.

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**n863gt** · 02-01-2025, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000 View Post

Hi Both,
n863gt Could not get much info on the aircraft MSN1060 .

Banu,
Yes, We can guess as aircraft's Thai cabins were removed and configured with All Y Economy cabin, supposed to join with an LCC who operates A333s already. Materials and equipment were sent to the lessor to carryout the refurbishments. now, I think, all workings are ongoing without disruptions! As per That employee's words "Probably by January 15th, if no any disruptions!"

first of all, happy new year to everyone!
the a/c might have been for XAX. anyways, is the interior a brand new one or a refurbished one?

**n863gt** · 02-01-2025, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by Serendib View Post

Happy New Year to all !

Centrum Air's Inaugural Charter Flight from Uzbekistan Lands at MRIA

Centrum Air's first charter flight from Uzbekistan touched down at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) on 29th December 2024. The Airbus A321 Neo, carrying 194 passengers, was warmly received with a vibrant traditional Kandyan dance performance organized by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited.

Forwardair Aviation (Pvt) Ltd. proudly serves as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Centrum Air in Sri Lanka.

good to see HRI picking up traffic. if HRI's surrounding infrastructure developed and the risk of a bird strike reduced, it has great potential to be a better airport and pick up more traffic.
random question, but why does RML(an international airport) have little to no international traffic? I'm a bit confused about that. only a/cs I see are SLAF Y-12s, AN's, helicopters and (rarely) a 8D C208.
I did, though, spot a private jet land about 2-3 times in RML last year.

**MAW2000** · 03-01-2025, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by n863gt View Post

first of all, happy new year to everyone!
the a/c might have been for XAX. anyways, is the interior a brand new one or a refurbished one?

Hi, Couldn't get much info on the cabin!

**banuthev** · 04-01-2025, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by Bixtay View Post

Good morning,

Hello, I am certain that they will fly from RUH to CMB since F3 is seeking approval from the Saudi government to expand to regions, I am not sure about flights to JED or DMM. I will update you when I have more information.

Thank you.

RJ is planning to resume flights to DEL & BOM after a hiatus of 10 years. RJ also last served CMB 10 years ago with 3 / 4 weekly flights onboard A330 if i recall it correctly. Any chance of RJ returning to CMB?

**VC10fan** · 05-01-2025, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by banuthev View Post

UL reservation are showing UL may return back to AUH from 29-Jan-2025. I really doubt UL will make profit out of AUH route after BA terminate AUH route from Summer 2025.

When I was travelling regularly to AUH for meetings I would always try to take the UL 207 when possible as the timings were better than EY. Arriving around 22.00, I could be in the hotel room by 23.00 and get a good sleep, two hours before EY.

I don't know how much traffic was connecting to BA, I always imagined it being more to UAE; certainly EY used to sell AUH as being easier to get to Jebel Ali and Jumeirah than via DXB.

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