SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld airline alliance, now provides seamless connectivity from 8 cities in India to Colombo with 54 flights a week, posting gateway to the resplendent island of Sri Lanka. The Airline brings together comforts of contemporary air travel with the inherent traditional attributes of warmth and hospitality that the nation has been famed for world over since time immemorial.
The greeting “Ayubowan!” at the beginning of every journey translates to ‘May You Live Long’ – a wish more meaningful and heartfelt to the extra-health and safety conscious traveler. The promise of care runs throughout the journey; with carefully sanitized cabins, HEPA filters ensure a consistent supply of purified air, and the safety and wellbeing of travelers are assured at every step of the journey. The crew is well-versed in safety protocols, whilst making sure that no pandemic demeans the ultimate comfort of getting aboard SriLankan Airlines. The Airline is also the first in South Asia and one of the 18 carriers in the world to receive the highest attainable Diamond standard in the APEX Health and Safety Audit powered by SimplyFlying, thus reaffirming its commitment to safety protocols.
The shape of cross-country travel has undergone drastic changes over the last two years and the new normal has become the way of life. The Airline, staying true to its timeless ethos of care and comfort, has held firm to its basics. History bears witness to the fact that pandemics rise and die down like waves, but deep-rooted attributes that shape the beauty of human life stand the test of time. SriLankan Airlines, in that context, reflects the entire destination experience in your few-hour journey – and what you receive on land, in their home, is just the same.
The Airlines’ island home, Sri Lanka, is a destination experience that intones wellness in every step of the journey of discovery. The country offers a rich, traditional culinary experience that champions spices and crops that have inherent medicinal value; from heirloom rice varieties to herbal porridges and ingredients that add deep flavors and textures are not only a feast to the tongue but also a healing experience to the body.
Sri Lanka is also home to yoga retreats in secluded corners of the diverse terrain ranging from palm-strewn beaches to mountain hideaways with serene sunrises. The island also offers meditative discoveries, no matter whether you are taking a hike, chasing a waterfall, or simply entering a forest or a wildlife sanctuary – every step you take in Sri Lanka is a treat to your mind, body, and soul alike.
