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Oman Air Flight Offer from 8 European cities

Oman Air Flight Offer from 8 European cities

Oman Air is the national airline of Oman. Based at Muscat International Airport. Oman Air operates a fleet of four brand new Airbus 330-200 series aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. Configured in a very comfortable two class layout, the aircraft provides space for 20 business class seats and 196 economy class seats.

 Oman Air offers flights from 8 European Cities.Fly from Paris (CDG), Manchester (New service from 1st May 2017), Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, London Heathrow, Zurich and Amsterdam (codeshare with KLM) during May or June 2017 for the return fare of 495€ including tax (subject to availability).

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Economy Class

Oman Air’s Economy Class offers everything the modern traveller needs to stay connected, informed and entertained.

  • Seat pitch of 34 inches

  • High seatback pivot and articulating bottom pan

  • Padded dress cover fabrication for enhanced comfort

  • One-piece composite seat back structure

  • Raisable armrests on aisle side

  • Bi-fold, sliding food table

  • Aft-mounted footrest (ratcheting, three positions)

  • LCD screen, back-mounted 10.6 inch (16:9 ratio)

  • Seatback mounted IFE handset for easy accessibility

  • Multy plug (USB and RCA video) back- mounted next to the LCD screen

  • Four-way adjustable headrestLife vest pouch

  • One PC power port and Ethernet (RJ45) plug per double seat (shared between two pax)

All customers receive a warm, traditional welcome, with hot and cold towels offered prior to the start of your inflight dining experience.

  Delicious and varied menus include international and Arabic dishes, are created using only the highest quality seasonal ingredients and are designed to complement the destinations to which they fly.

  To accompany your inflight dining experience, they offer a range of complimentary hot and cold drinks, including freshly brewed tea and coffee.

Business Class

The 77.5-inch long lie-flat Business Class seat with a pitch of 82 inches is 22 inches wide and offers electrically controlled backrest, leg rest and seat depth.

  • Twenty seats (1:2:1 four abreast seating)

  • Fully flat bed (180 degrees)

  • Bed length 77.5 inches

  • Seat width of 22 inches

  • Seat pitch of 82 inches

  • Electrically controlled backrest/seat bottom

  • Adjustable leg rest

  • Electrically adjustable seat pan depth

  • Folding side armrest

  • One-piece meal table

  • Cocktail table

  • Literature pocketHandset provision

  • Headset compartment

  • Life vest compartment

  • Buddy seat and coat hookReading light

  • 17-inch Gen. III monitor in the front partition

Airport closure a complete waste of time and money

This is a big embarrassment to the airport, the government and officials. Surely the contractors knew how to read a tape measure!!!

The Bandaranaike International Airport was closed for daytime flights from 830am to 430pm for three months from January 6, 2017. The runway re opened as schedule on the 6th April and hailed a total success.

However, It was later revealed that the project was a total waste of time and money. The project was to include the widening the 45-metre main runway to 75 metres and to re-lay the surface to fix the lighting system. The initial estimate for the project stood at LKR 7.2 billion.

The extra wide runway would also allow for larger aircraft such as the Airbus A380 super jumbo to be able to use the airport.

The problem is that the contractors measured the extra 30 metres incorrectly and actually only widened the runway to 60 metres making it short by 15 metres when measured by the IATA officials.

This is a big embarressment to the airport, the government and officials. Surely the contractors knew how to read a tape measure!!!

SriLankan Airlines alone incurred an approximate loss of USD 40 million during the time the runway was shut down for refurbishment. This is excluding other major airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways that had to reduce operations and all the airlines that had to reschedule operations which was a major feat in itself.

The total loss to Sri Lankan tourism for this period was estimated to be $80 million, however Sri Lankan Tourist Board denies this figure.

Leader of JVP Anura Kumara Dissanayake, speaking on the issue said:

We closed the airport for six months from 8 in the morning to 4 in the evening. The loss has been calculated at 7.6 billion. But what has happened after they reconstructed the runway incurring a loss of Rs. 7.6 billion. It has come to a situation where the A380s cannot land there. They had rolled back the previous plan but the cost has increased by USD 30 million. It is clear that the anticipated task has not been achieved”.

Chairman of  Sri Lanka Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya, Janaka Wijepathiratne speaking on the issue said:

We worked for 16 long sleepless hours in the night shift to facilitate the construction activities of the runway. But after all of this. if the international aviation authorities are not granting permission for bigger flights to land here, we see this as a massive waste of money. We are asking the government to provide a clarification”.

It has now been estimated that an additional cost of $30 million needs to be spent in order to do the job properly. Not one airport official has confirmed as to whether the airport runway needs to closed again for a second time with a huge inconvenience to airlines and tourism as a whole.

Colombo Airport (CMB) Re Opens for daytime flights on schedule

Colombo Airport (CMB) Re Opens for daytime flights on schedule

Civil Aviation and Transport Ministry said today 4th April 2017 that. “The main runway of the Bandaranaike Airport (CMB) ie Colombo International Airport will become fully operational again for daytime flights on Thursday April 06th 2017″.

The Srilankan Airlines’ new aircraft (UL-1162)  would make the first landing on the runway. The airport’s main runway was closed for renovations on January 6.  Ministry said  the construction was effective to expand the existing runway from 65 metres wide to 75 metres.

The new runway is now fully comprised with the LED lighting system, enabling the airport to operate even under bad weather condition & the new renovated runway would also allow for larger aircraft such as the A380 to use the airport,” ministry said.

Scandinavia to Sri Lanka Direct

Fly Dreamliner direct from Stockholm or Helsinki

thomson 787 dreamliner 1Thomson Airways now flies their new luxury Boeing 787 Dreamliner weekly to Colombo Sri Lanka from Stockholm in Sweden and Helsinki in Finland.

These are both direct non stop flight of 10 hours and Premium Class are also available.

These flights are a real show to Thomson Tui’s committment to Sri Lanka as they are an addition to the direct service from London Gatwick.

Seats are sold on the aircraft as part of package holidays or seat only.

What’s different about Dreamliner?

thomson dreamliner cabinBigger Windows
The windows on a 787 Dreamliner are about 30% bigger than those on your average plane. What’s more, when you’re ready to sleep, you can dim them at the touch of a button.

Room Overhead
Even at its lowest point, the Dreamliner cabin is over 6-foot high, so there’s a real sense of space.

More Oxygen
You’ll leave the plane feeling fresher when you fly on the Dreamliner. This is because its cabin pressure allows more oxygen to be absorbed into your blood.

Mood Lighting
Your body clock is more in tune wherever you’re heading on the Dreamliner, as the plane features a high-spec mood lighting system that can mimic things like dawn and dusk.

A Quieter Flight
The Dreamliner generates 60 per cent less noise than standard planes during take-off and
landing. It’ll be quieter in the air, too.

Quality Time
You can indulge in some proper ‘me’ time on the Dreamliner. It’s kitted out with state-of-the-art seatback TVs – and you can even plug your camera into them.

More fuel-efficient
Thanks to its composite structure and revolutionary engines, the plane is more fuel-efficient and emits less CO2 – about 20 per cent less carbon on a flight from Britain to America.

A bigger reach
The 787 Dreamliner can fly about 8,000 miles without stopping, which means it can go direct to destinations other planes can’t reach.

thomson 787 dreamliner cabinUpgrade to Premium Club :

For a bigger luggage allowance and seats with a bigger recline and a 38-inch pitch. You’ll also get priority check in and boarding, security fast track and UK airport lounge access, plus luxury extras like a Rituals cosmetics kit, a bigger TV screen, and a complimentary drink before you fly. And if you’re on a night flight, they’ll supply a duvet and pillow, too.


To check out these flights and others to Sri Lanka and beyond click HERE

Emirates – Linking the World to Sri Lanka

pr-header-image-our-company_tcm233-2361514The Emirates story started in 1985 when operations were launched with just two aircraft. Today, Emirates fly the world’s biggest fleets of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, offering customers the comforts of the latest and most efficient wide-body aircraft in the skies. 

Emirates inspire travellers around the world with their growing network of worldwide destinations, industry leading inflight entertainment, regionally inspired cuisine and world-class service.

Sit back, relax and enjoy up to 2,500 channels of award-winning entertainment. Savour gourmet meals inspired by the region, and send emails to the people that matter. Fill every moment with new experiences when you fly Economy Class.

Economy Class comes without compromise

Economy_Class_01_400x300_tcm233-1588505All of their A380 and select Boeing 777 aircraft have free Wi-Fi, so you can stay connected when you fly. Plug in your laptop to the in-seat power and send emails or create your latest blog post. You can even make calls to people on the ground, thanks to their mobile phone and data roaming services.

Relax to the latest tunes, or explore new worlds with their award-winning ice inflight entertainment. Ambient lighting helps you adjust to your new time zone, so you can arrive ready to take on the day.

 

Dine on gourmet dishes inspired by the regionSTD7043_400x300_tcm233-1590700

Start exploring your destination before you’ve even arrived with delicious dishes from the heart of the region’s culture.

Choose from the menu of long-time favourites and new creations, filled with the global flavours that get people talking. If you have a special diet they’ll serve you a meal that’s right for you, just make sure you prebook in advance. Match your meal with a glass of wine, or choose from their range of complimentary beers, spirits, and hot and cold beverages.

Emirates Daily Dubai Colombo flight schedule

Departure (Dubai) Arrival (Colombo) Airlines
2:35 AM 8:30 AM Emirates
6:55 AM 12:45 PM Emirates
9:05 AM 2:50 PM Emirates
9:35 AM 6:20 PM Emirates

To search for your Emirates flight to Colombo Sri Lanka,

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