SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air have officially begun a new codeshare partnership effective March 15, providing passengers of both airlines with improved travel options and connections between Colombo and Seoul.
The new partnership allows SriLankan Airlines to codeshare (UL) on flights operated between Singapore and Seoul Incheon by Korean Air, allowing customers to travel on a single «SriLankan Airlines» ticket between Colombo and Incheon via Singapore.
Similarly, Korean Air will codeshare (KE) on flights operated by SriLankan Airlines between Colombo and Seoul Incheon, Singapore, Chennai, and Malé in the Maldives.
Currently, SriLankan Airlines operates twice weekly between Colombo and Incheon. Still, now SriLankan Airlines employs Korean Air’s extensive Far East network through code-share partnerships, offering Sri Lankan passengers daily flights between Colombo and Seoul via Singapore.
Korean Air customers can also access SriLankan Airlines’ strong network in the Indian subcontinent. SriLankan Airlines’ routes cover all coasts of India and the Maldives. The airline has around 100 weekly flights to nine Indian cities and 23 weekly flights to the Maldives. This includes three daily flights between Colombo and Chennai and more than 20 weekly flights between Colombo and Maldives.
«We are delighted to launch our first codeshare partnership with Korean Air and boost connectivity between Colombo and Seoul. Passenger traffic between the two cities continues to exceed our expectations, and the partnership will only help us grow our presence on this route quickly and cost-effectively for the airline, and give customers more reasons to choose SriLankan Airlines,» said Richard Nuttall, CEO of SriLankan Airlines.
The codeshare flights are sold through SriLankan Airlines’ and Korean Air’s online booking systems and sales offices and third-party online and offline travel agencies. Customers of both airlines can benefit from multiple flight options and seamless connectivity that offers the convenience of a single ticket for multi-segment travel, including check-in and baggage transfer.
Launching the codeshare partnership between SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air marks a milestone in enhancing connectivity between Sri Lanka and South Korea.
With more flight options, faster connections, and greater market presence, both airlines are poised to offer passengers an enhanced travel experience while fostering closer ties between the two countries.
