Sri Lankan to join oneworld
Jun 10, 2012, 10:58 pm
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Hmmm...a mixed bag. UL has 3-stars in SKYTRAX, and their J-class is configured as a regional J albeit with AVOD; however, it's being upgraded to horizontal lie-flat. Their network doesn't really add a whole lot (certainly not a replacement for IT), but any little bit helps.
Interestingly, according to Wikipedia, it's 43.6% owned and is managed by Emirates, which will now be able to directly measure the value of oneworld.
Interestingly, according to Wikipedia, it's 43.6% owned and is managed by Emirates, which will now be able to directly measure the value of oneworld.
Jun 10, 2012, 11:12 pm
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http://www.srilankan.com/en_uk/
The OW site press release states as "SriLankan Airlines is majority owned by the Sri Lankan government and state-owned institutions".
8 Jul 2010 http://www.srilankanewstoday.com/news.php?newsid=1737
Wikipedia is never a reliable source.
See today's post on the http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/onewo...er-merged.html
Interestingly, according to Wikipedia, it's 43.6% owned and is managed by Emirates, which will now be able to directly measure the value of oneworld.
8 Jul 2010 http://www.srilankanewstoday.com/news.php?newsid=1737
The Government has become the sole owner of SriLankan Airlines as it has purchased all shares of the Emirates recently.
The Government has purchased 43 percent of shares from Emirates and its share ownership has increased to 94.6 percent. The balance 5.4 percent shares belong to the SriLankan Airlines employees.
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The Government has purchased 43 percent of shares from Emirates and its share ownership has increased to 94.6 percent. The balance 5.4 percent shares belong to the SriLankan Airlines employees.
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See today's post on the http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/onewo...er-merged.html
Last edited by Mwenenzi; Jun 10, 2012 at 11:37 pm
Jun 11, 2012, 12:13 am
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I wonder with UL joining if they add Sri Lanka to the xASnn which currently doesn't permit areas west of Thailand (Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam).
Jun 11, 2012, 12:55 am
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I think that it is a good choice. UL has PVG/PEK/CAN/HKG as a fifth free routes from BKK. They also operate MOW-DXB and KUL-SIN.
Last year I had six segments in business on UL. Their STPC experience and my flight PEK-BKK were both good.
Last year I had six segments in business on UL. Their STPC experience and my flight PEK-BKK were both good.
Jun 11, 2012, 1:14 am
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UL is a somewhat baffling choice, especially for CX to sponsor as they compete directly with CX on a few routes. I'm not quite sure what value this adds to OW either. Other than connecting South India & Sri Lanka to OW, what's the big idea?
Are these markets even important?
I'm sure there must be some logic in there somewhere, just that I can't seem to find it.
It's hardly a drop in replacement for IT - if that was the original plan. Usually I'd say the more carriers the merrier, but I don't know what value this really brings to OW
Are these markets even important?
I'm sure there must be some logic in there somewhere, just that I can't seem to find it.
It's hardly a drop in replacement for IT - if that was the original plan. Usually I'd say the more carriers the merrier, but I don't know what value this really brings to OW
Jun 11, 2012, 2:06 am
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Jun 11, 2012, 2:33 am
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I wonder with UL joining if they add Sri Lanka to the xASnn which currently doesn't permit areas west of Thailand (Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam).
But since there are OW flights to CMB already (flown by CX), maybe there won't be a change. In any case UL won't be joining until late 2013, so I won't be holding my breath!
Jun 11, 2012, 4:38 am
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Their network doesn't really add a whole lot (certainly not a replacement for IT), but any little bit helps.
Interestingly, according to Wikipedia, it's 43.6% owned and is managed by Emirates, which will now be able to directly measure the value of oneworld.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-0...3-million.html
Last edited by irishguy28; Jun 11, 2012 at 4:43 am
Jun 11, 2012, 9:55 am
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Interestingly, according to Wikipedia, it's 43.6% owned and is managed by Emirates, which will now be able to directly measure the value of oneworld.
Jun 11, 2012, 11:24 am
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SriLanka is planning a fleet renewal program right now they are currently deciding between the A350 and the 777. They stated a decision will be made before 2012 ends and also planning to increase their fleet to 30 aircrafts with them joining Oneworld it will give them a chance to grow their fleet even more in the future.
Jun 11, 2012, 12:07 pm
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Half a loaf is better than no bread...
UL will offer another option to fly from Europe to Asia (especially the Indian Sub-Continent) without having to fork out BA's huge YQ charges; also, for those who can fly from FRA/PAR etc., another way to avoid APD.
And I daresay UL offers far better service than RJ.
Considering how few active carriers there are in OW today, I say the more the merrier...
And I daresay UL offers far better service than RJ.
Considering how few active carriers there are in OW today, I say the more the merrier...