Technical issues ground multiple SriLankan Airlines flights, passengers affected
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Several flights have been canceled due to technical issues with a few SriLankan Airlines planes at Katunayake Airport.
A spokesperson for SriLankan Airlines stated that three aircraft experienced technical issues, leading to the cancellation of several flights and delays in others.
The spokesperson further explained that every aircraft undergoes a technical inspection after completing its journey, and some essential maintenance procedures identified during these checks may require significant time. As a result, these three aircraft have been directed for technical maintenance.
Consequently, SriLankan Airlines flight UL-123, scheduled to depart for Chennai, India, at 6:35 PM yesterday (November 17), and the return flight UL-124, scheduled to arrive in Katunayake at 10:15 PM, were canceled.
Additionally, SriLankan Airlines flight UL-196 from New Delhi, India, scheduled to arrive at Katunayake at 10:10 PM, and a flight from Melbourne, Australia, scheduled to arrive at 10:20 PM, were also canceled.
SriLankan Airlines has taken steps to notify passengers affected by these cancellations and has arranged alternative flights for those urgently needing to reach their destinations.
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