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  • #13111
    Originally posted by WizzWaveSien View Post

    I don't believe that AK is interested in 8D, don't get me wrong, it would be very nice to see an 8D and AK partnership but i'm not sure it is actually gonna be happen and I don't know the feasibility of it, 8D is basically acting as an substitute for for Air Asia Sri Lanka, and most likely I think during the long run that 8D might partner up with AK, most likely in codeshares and etc..

    And yes, CMB can be a LCC regional hub, what more airlines do you think should introduce flights to CMB (including Premium and Low cost carriers)?
    F3 looking for expansion to India in 2025. Are they also interested in flying to CMB?


    Flyadeal to Launch India Flights in 2025, Eyes Widebody Order. The expansion plans extend beyond India, encompassing China and Southeast Asian markets.​

    Source : Aviationa2z​

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    • #13112
      Originally posted by n863gt View Post

      maybe TR, AXB?
      also, has 5Y ever flown to CMB?
      I remember 5Y did fly to CMB back in 2015 as per this discussion in our Plane Spotting Thread.

      Plane Spotting & Flight Reports - Lanka Aviator
      https://www.lankaaviator.com/node/17?p=13599#post13599
      Aviation Photos, Trip Reports, FR24 movements and Aircraft Diversions !!


      Hi Haleef, Do you know if 5Y visited CMB after 2015?

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      • #13113
        Originally posted by banuthev View Post

        I remember 5Y did fly to CMB back in 2015 as per this discussion in our Plane Spotting Thread.

        Plane Spotting & Flight Reports - Lanka Aviator
        https://www.lankaaviator.com/node/17?p=13599#post13599
        Aviation Photos, Trip Reports, FR24 movements and Aircraft Diversions !!


        Hi Haleef, Do you know if 5Y visited CMB after 2015?
        Hi Banu, not that I know of. Haven't seen.
        Haleef Ismail
        www.youtube.com/haleef1 | www.instagram.com/cmb_spotter

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        • #13114
          Originally posted by banuthev View Post

          F3 looking for expansion to India in 2025. Are they also interested in flying to CMB?
          Good morning,
          I heard from an executive at F3 that they will possibly be expanding to SL in the future, I hope to get back to you soon with more information regarding this. As of now they are still in the planning stage and they are considering on whether to expand to SL or not.

          Thank you.
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          • #13115
            Originally posted by Bixtay View Post

            Good morning,
            I heard from an executive at F3 that they will possibly be expanding to SL in the future, I hope to get back to you soon with more information regarding this. As of now they are still in the planning stage and they are considering on whether to expand to SL or not.

            Thank you.
            Hi ! Thanks for the update ! we are looking forward to hearing from you! From which city in Saudi Arabia that F3 might fly from to Colombo?

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            • #13116
              Originally posted by MAW2000 View Post

              Hi Banu, There is another amendment of the W24 Schedule of 8D, will share with you all shortly, There is no delay upto now regarding new routes, 8D is expecting to launch asap, probably after 1 st of Dec (SHJ, DOH, CCJ), No clue about TRV, but willing to start before 1st of Dec.
              Hi Maw, Do we have any update on 8D launching direct flights to SHJ, DOH, CCJ, TRV or any new destinations?

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              • #13117
                Originally posted by banuthev View Post

                Hi ! Thanks for the update ! we are looking forward to hearing from you! From which city in Saudi Arabia that F3 might fly from to Colombo?
                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.

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                • #13118
                  Singapore Airlines during Northern winter 2025/26 season intends to increase service to Sri Lanka, as the airline schedules 10 weekly Singapore – Colombo service, instead of 7, effective 28OCT25. Additional service is scheduled with Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

                  SQ462 SIN0830 – 0950CMB 359 247
                  SQ468 SIN2210 – 2330CMB 787 D

                  SQ469 CMB0045 – 0715SIN 787 D
                  SQ463 CMB1105 – 1740CMB 359 247​

                  Singapore Airlines NW25 Preliminary Sri Lanka Service Increase — AeroRoutes
                  https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/241202-sqnw25cmb
                  Published at 1800GMT 02DEC24 Singapore Airlines during Northern winter 2025/26 season intends to increase service to Sri Lanka, as the airline schedules 10 weekly Singapore – Colombo service, instead of 7, effective 28OCT25. Additional service is scheduled with Airbus A350-900 aircraft. SQ462 S

                  Will be nice to see SQ during the day time
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                  • #13119
                    Originally posted by MAW2000 View Post

                    Hi Banu, There is another amendment of the W24 Schedule of 8D, will share with you all shortly, There is no delay upto now regarding new routes, 8D is expecting to launch asap, probably after 1 st of Dec (SHJ, DOH, CCJ), No clue about TRV, but willing to start before 1st of Dec.
                    I see TRV listed on the 8D website. Commencement date seems 24-Dec. Operational days : Tu, Th, Su. But schedule not loaded yet.
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                    • #13120
                      Originally posted by Serendib View Post

                      Will be nice to see SQ during the day time
                      Good news! does the day time flight give connection to Australia?

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                      • #13121
                        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.
                        How UL is currently performing with passenger load on CMB-RUH, CMB-DMM sectors ? How was the passenger load on CMB-JED before UL cancel the route? Does these routes have premium and business traffic?

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                        • #13122
                          Originally posted by banuthev View Post

                          Hi Maw, Do we have any update on 8D launching direct flights to SHJ, DOH, CCJ, TRV or any new destinations?
                          Hi Banu,

                          After long time since i was not well, hope everyone is doing fine!
                          Regarding these new routes, no updates yet, TRV is listed in the website, but its not sure, struggling with ground handling and other work at TRV.
                          However with the effect from 18th Dec 24 to 29th March 25, updated Winter schedule is attached!
                          Attached Files
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                          • #13123
                            When talking about 8D/EXV,

                            Entire fleet is still under breakeven utilisation, continuing losses (even in October),
                            Usually a 12-15 yrs old A320 should be utilised at least 300hrs approx per month to reach breakeven (in-order to cover fixed costs), EXS is grounded due to maintenance and spare parts, EXR and EXQ is operational but both are around 250hrs per month.

                            No more plans to get more planes since 3 is enough to cover the current and planned routes. Currenlty looking for frequeny increment for current destinations specially DXB MLE MAA.
                            Load factor of all above destinations are above 75% (Even EK overall load factor is lower, UL loadfactor is higher than this 75%) which is a good thing but still fixed costs are a huge portion of costs.

                            internally 8D doesnot want to compete with UL, but externally it seems like as everyone say, because typical Sri Lankan citizens or frequent flyers are costs/price sensitive, (They fly even without seats if possible) (So UL should focus about foriegn premium market EU, Australia, Middleeast, Far east meanwhile 8D can focus on India/LK/Bangladesh)
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                            • #13124
                              Originally posted by banuthev View Post

                              How UL is currently performing with passenger load on CMB-RUH, CMB-DMM sectors ? How was the passenger load on CMB-JED before UL cancel the route? Does these routes have premium and business traffic?
                              Good morning,

                              Hello, most people who travel on CMB-RUH and CMB-DMM sectors are Sri Lankan Expats who travel to Saudi and other gulf states for work purposes, as far as I am aware, Passenger load on those sectors are good, especially during winter season because of Sri Lankans returning home after working. So far Pax load on CMB-RUH is around 90% on average and CMB-DMM is around 85%.
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                              • #13125
                                Originally posted by WizzWaveSien View Post

                                Ah, thank you for the information.

                                I'm unsure of what is going to happen during this past few days, But I am hoping that management at UL will investigate the contract as soon as possible. But I have heard that 4R-ALT will be getting delivered this month, or maybe even the early next month, but we will have to wait and see..
                                4R-ALT did a test flight again today but as VP-CRQ.
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