Technical Issues Force SriLankan Airlines to Cancelled Several Flights

The planes, which had recently completed their flights, underwent routine technical evaluation checks at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), resulting in delays and cancellations.

According to a SriLankan Airlines official, the necessary maintenance work on the affected aircraft led to the cancellation of multiple flights. The impacted services include:

Flight UL-123**, scheduled to depart for Chennai, India, this afternoon.

Flight UL-124 scheduled to arrive from Chennai at 10:15 p.m.

Flight UL-196 due to arrive from New Delhi, India, at 10:10 p.m.

A flight from Melbourne, Australia, scheduled to land at 10:20 p.m.

Passengers of the affected flights have been informed, and SriLankan Airlines has arranged alternative travel options to minimize disruption. 

The airline emphasized that all aircraft undergo thorough checks to ensure safety, but that occasional maintenance delays are necessary to maintain operational standards.

Passengers are advised to check with the airline for updated flight statuses.