SriLankan Airlines has announced changes to its European routes as escalating tensions in the Middle East have resulted in airspace in certain parts of the region being closed.
Issuing a statement, the national carrier said that, as a result, SriLankan Airlines has been compelled to make changes to its European routes, including London, to avoid the conflict zone.
“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,” it added.
SriLankan Airlines requested its passengers’ understanding and patience as it implements these changes to prioritise their safety and well-being.
For more information, passengers have been requested to contact: 1979 (within Sri Lanka); +94 11 777 1979 (international); WhatsApp +94 74 444 1979 (chat only); or their respective travel agents. (Newswire)