March 14, Colombo (LNW): SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air have officially inaugurated a new codeshare partnership, effective March 15, 2024, aimed at offering expanded travel options and connectivity for passengers traveling between Colombo and Seoul.
Richard Nuttall, Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to establish our inaugural codeshare partnership with Korean Air, enhancing connectivity between Colombo and Seoul. The passenger traffic on this route has consistently exceeded our expectations, and this partnership will further strengthen our presence while providing customers with more reasons to choose SriLankan Airlines.”
Under the new agreement, SriLankan Airlines will codeshare on Korean Air’s flights operating between Singapore and Seoul Incheon, allowing passengers to seamlessly travel on a single ticket between Colombo and Incheon via Singapore.
Simultaneously, Korean Air will codeshare on SriLankan Airlines’ flights between Colombo and Seoul Incheon, Singapore, Chennai in India, and Male in the Maldives.
Presently, SriLankan Airlines operates a twice-weekly direct service between Colombo and Incheon.
Through the codeshare collaboration with Korean Air, SriLankan Airlines passengers now have access to daily flights between Colombo and Seoul via Singapore, tapping into Korean Air’s extensive Far Eastern network.
Moreover, Korean Air passengers gain access to SriLankan Airlines’ robust network in the Indian Subcontinent, covering India and the Maldives comprehensively.
SriLankan Airlines operates nearly 100 flights per week across nine Indian cities and 23 flights per week to the Maldives, including triple daily flights between Colombo and Chennai and Male.
Tickets for codeshare flights are available for purchase through the online reservation systems and sales offices of both SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air, as well as external travel agencies.
Passengers of both airlines can enjoy multiple flight options and seamless connections facilitated by single-ticket multi-sector journeys, which include through check-in and baggage transfer services.
The commencement of the codeshare partnership between SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air signifies a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity between Sri Lanka and South Korea.
With an expanded range of flight choices, streamlined connections, and enhanced market presence, both airlines aim to deliver an enriched travel experience while strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.
