Originally Posted by ScottieFlyer

I'm thinking of giving SriLankan a try for my J flights from London to Asia next year. I will probably give them the benefit of a full years business to see how it goes. Would I achieve flysmiles gold status if I earn 50k tier miles within 12 months of joining, or do I need to first attain silver at 25k followed by a further 50k making it 75k in total to achieve gold? How are te lounges in Colombo?
thx, SF