Despite a lack of jet fuel, Sri Lanka claims no flights would be cancelled

• SriLankan Airlines rejects media reports about possible cancellation of a host of its flights.
• Airline says it has been able to manage its flight schedule with suitable adjustments.
• The airline introduced tech stops in select foreign airports for fuel tankering purposes, it said.

This week, SriLankan Airlines denied media claims that a number of its flights could be cancelled; because of the continued lack of jet fuel in Sri Lanka. Since Sri Lanka’s fuel scarcity peaked; the airline claimed it has been able to manage its flight schedule with the necessary changes; for more than a week.

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As a result of the introduction of mandatory stops at specific foreign airports; for the purpose of fuel tankering, some flights’ time and duration; have had to vary in order to manage the current situation.

Despite any obstacles and the operational effects of schedule adjustments; SriLankan Airlines continues to execute its flight schedule with close to 100% efficiency, the carrier stated in a brief statement.

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