SriLankan Airlines revises European flight routes due to Middle East tensions

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SriLankan Airlines yesterday said that due to escalating tensions in the Middle East and the closure of airspace in certain parts of the region, it 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 its services to Europe. It said flight UL504 arriving from London to Colombo yesterday was diverted to Doha for refuelling due to in-flight rerouting, while UL501 from Colombo to Paris was also rerouted to avoid affected airspace.

SriLankan requested passengers’ understanding and patience as the national carrier implements these changes to prioritise their safety and wellbeing.