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Sri Lanka travel and tourism news: destinations, hotels, airlines and visitor updates, plus travel stories from around the world — from Serendib News.
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Sydney Airport near-collision one of worst in 20 years, investigators say
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has delivered findings on four of the six ongoing investigations into conflict investigations at Sydney Airport…
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Thai Airways Deploys Military Personnel to Clear Bangkok Airport Baggage Backlog
Thai Airways has deployed military personnel and additional staff to help clear a major baggage backlog at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport after heavy rain and…
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Cabinet Approves 12 Automated Passenger Clearance Gates for BIA
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved eight additional automated passenger clearance gates at Bandaranaike International Airport, bringing the planned total to 12.…
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High-speed Etihad Rail link debuts between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, offering budget tickets and local-flavour dining
Etihad Rail launches high-speed passenger service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai with Dh39 fares, Wi-Fi, premium seating and Emirati-inspired onboard dining.
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Emirates invites travellers to discover Dubai this winter
Launches multi-market campaign in step with Dubai’s winter events calendar, alongside exclusive experiences like Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark, Lost World…
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Terminal 1 Expansion Begins at Bandaranaike International Airport
The expansion of Terminal 1 at Bandaranaike International Airport has commenced, with the one-year project set to raise annual passenger handling capacity to…
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Istanbul Airport Named World’s Most Connected Aviation Hub
Istanbul Airport has topped OAG’s Megahubs 2026 ranking as the world’s most connected aviation hub, offering connections to 337 destinations. London Heathrow…
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SriLankan Airlines 2024/25 Results Show LKR 2.7 Bn Loss
SriLankan Airlines improved its underlying operating performance in 2024/25, but engine shortages, high finance costs and a severely weakened balance sheet…
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Bus Priority Lane Rule Reintroduced in Colombo from Today
The Government has reintroduced the bus priority lane rule in Colombo and surrounding areas from September 29 as a pilot project, with enforcement from 6–9…
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UAE President rides Etihad Rail from Abu Dhabi as Sheikh Hamdan inaugurates Dubai station
Etihad Rail's Dubai station was inaugurated today, marking the official launch of the national rail network ahead as passenger services are set to begin…
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Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Heavy delays reported on key routes
Motorists face delays on Al Ittihad Road, E11 and routes linking the two emirates
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Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi issues fresh tender for passport services in UAE: What it means for expats
New RFP invited for Indian Consular Application Centres now run by Alhind after SC order
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Train services between Colombo and Peradeniya to resume on October 2
Regular train operations along the Upcountry Railway Line between Colombo and Peradeniya are scheduled to restart on October 2. The resumption follows…
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Melbourne Airport unveils $500 million baggage tracking system upgrade
7NEWS was invited behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the cutting-edge technology.
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Legal action against motorists feeding elephants on Kataragama–Buttala Road
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has decided to take legal action against motorists who feed wild elephants along the Kataragama–Buttala
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Fuel bowser owners warn of withdrawal from distribution if issues remain unresolved
Fuel bowser operators have warned that they could withdraw from fuel distribution from Friday if authorities fail to resolve long-standing
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Indian Railways approves new tri-weekly train Between Machilipatnam and Kurnool City
Indian Railways approves a tri-weekly Machilipatnam–Kurnool City Express via Vijayawada, boosting Andhra Pradesh connectivity to key towns.
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Etihad Airways to increase daily flights between Abu Dhabi, Sydney
Etihad Airways announced it will be increasing flights between Abu Dhabi and Sydney to two daily flights, starting from December 15, coinciding with the…
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Metro Bus Services to Expand Across Five New Colombo Routes
Metro Bus services will launch on five additional routes from September 29, connecting areas including Millennium City, Kahathuduwa, Dematagoda, Battaramulla…
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Traffic Violations to Cost Drivers Points Under New Pilot Project
Sri Lanka will launch a six-month pilot of its driver demerit points system in October, with the programme scheduled to run until March 31 next year. The…
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UAE flights status update: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia delays and cancellations as Iran tensions persist
UAE flights face ongoing delays and cancellations as Iran tensions persist. Get the latest status for Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia before you…