Sri Lanka, June 14 — SriLankan Airlines announced adjustments to several European flight routes due to the closure of some Middle Eastern air spaces, due to escalating tension in the region.
SriLankan Airlines in a statement said that Flight UL504 arriving from London to Colombo was diverted to Doha yesterday for refuelling due to in-flight rerouting, while UL501 from Colombo to Paris was rerouted to avoid affected airspace.
Excerpts from the statement issued by the SriLankan Airline yesterday said SriLankan Airlines has been compelled to make changes to its European routes, including London, to avoid the conflict zone due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, airspace in certain parts of the region has been closed.
These route changes have led to increased flight durations on our services to Europe. Flight UL504 arriving from London to Colombo today, is being diverted to Doha for refuelling due to
in-flight rerouting, while UL501 from Colombo to Paris is also being rerouted to avoid affected airspace.
We kindly request for our passengers’ understanding and patience as we implement these changes to prioritise their safety and wellbeing. For more information, please contact: 1979 (within Sri Lanka); +94 11 777 1979 (international); WhatsApp +94 74 444 1979 (chat only); or your travel agent.
