kandiah k 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 I frankly think that unless one is an insider or is familiar with the people managing the airline, it is unfair to call the airline a messed-up entity likened to Biman. In my previous work, I have closely communicated with a good number of top and middle-management representatives of SriLankan Airlines . . . and invariably, I came away with the strong impression that they are a highly intelligent and technically proficient people. There is a lot to be said about Emirates' involvement with SriLankan Airlines and you can be sure that not everyone is thrilled to bits about extending the decade-long relationship. Suffice to say that Emirates has played a key role in improving the performance of SriLankan Airlines but it has not been charity on Emirates' part. From my understanding, the same people that I have been very impressed with continue to be holding the reins in their respective departments. For as long as politics does not come in the way, I personally see SriLankan Airlines moving ahead to carve for itself a good reputation. The service onboard is indeed very good - I have flown with them several times and without exception, service is extremely warm, friendly and very spontaneous. For an airline that has been through so much, SriLankan Airlines is indeed a survivor and a good one at that. I hope that SriLankan Airlines restores Zurich - one of its most important destination before it was "convinced" to drop that in favour of codeshared services with Emirates - and perhaps other destinations in Europe. KC Sim Agreed KC Sim, as long as politics does not come in the way, I can see them growing but the chances of that happening is very likely unless something is done soon about the interference, too much perhaps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
