header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Vallibel FD
vallible LE
Latest
Sri Lankan Airlines’ flights to London cancelled
Mar 21, 202501:42 PM
Google NewsAdd on Google
Sri Lankan Airlines’ flights to London cancelled
Mobitel inner 1278

Sri Lankan Airlines has cancelled several flights to London scheduled to depart Colombo today, due to the temporary closure of Heathrow Airport in London following a large fire at a nearby electrical substation.

 

Accordingly, the Sri Lanka’s national carrier announced that SriLankan Airlines flights UL 503 (Colombo to London), scheduled to depart at 12:50 hrs and UL 504 (London to Colombo), scheduled to depart at 20:40 hrs on 21 March 2025, will not operate. 

 

SriLankan Airlines apologised for the inconvenience caused and urged cooperation as the carrier is making necessary arrangements for affected customers. “The airline is closely monitoring the situation and will resume flights to London as soon as Heathrow reopens”, it said in a statement.

 

Passengers requiring assistance are encouraged to contact the SriLankan Airlines Customer Centre at 1979 (within Sri Lanka), +94117 77 1979 (international) or +94744 44 1979 (WhatsApp chat) or reach out to their nearest SriLankan Airlines office or their travel agent.

 

Britain’s Heathrow Airport was closed for the day Friday after a fire knocked out its power, disrupting flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers at Europe’s busiest travel hub.

 

At least 1,350 flights to and from Heathrow were affected already, including several from U.S. cities that were canceled, flight tracking service FlightRadar 24 said. 

 

Several jets were diverted to Gatwick Airport outside London, Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris and Ireland’s Shannon Airport, tracking services showed.

 

 

 

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them (mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Comments

0
Comments are disabled

Note: Due to legal constraints, the Ada Derana Editorial team has taken a decision to disable comments on all articles concerning ongoing court procedures.

RelatedNews
Heathrow Airport closes for the day after a fire knocks out power, disrupting hundreds of flights

Heathrow Airport closes for the day after a fire knocks out power, disrupting hundreds of flights

Mar 21, 202512:56 PM
MostRead
Mobitel 1278
VideoStories
PSTA draws widespread opposition from civil groups; Several protests planned against the Bill

PSTA draws widespread opposition from civil groups; Several protests planned against the Bill

Parliament heated over no-confidence motion against Speaker; SJB stages protest within the chamber

Parliament heated over no-confidence motion against Speaker; SJB stages protest within the chamber

Namal Rajapaksa granted bail in Krrish bribery case based on exceptional circumstances by court

Namal Rajapaksa granted bail in Krrish bribery case based on exceptional circumstances by court

"PSTA will cause serious damage to the country" Opposition says PSTA an attempt to suppress dissent

"PSTA will cause serious damage to the country" Opposition says PSTA an attempt to suppress dissent

Crowds flock to IRD offices amid new TIN requirement; IRD urges public to avoid unnecessary visits

Crowds flock to IRD offices amid new TIN requirement; IRD urges public to avoid unnecessary visits

More opposition against new security bills Govt too incompetent to govern the country – Sajith

More opposition against new security bills Govt too incompetent to govern the country – Sajith

Prices of petrol and diesel increased; Bus, three-wheeler and other TUs dismayed by fuel price hike

Prices of petrol and diesel increased; Bus, three-wheeler and other TUs dismayed by fuel price hike

Govt promises substantial relief through Budget; Opposition says govt continuing to increase taxes

Govt promises substantial relief through Budget; Opposition says govt continuing to increase taxes

No fuel price revision for November? Public turns to social media amid shortage of LP gas

No fuel price revision for November? Public turns to social media amid shortage of LP gas

Sri Lanka's tax arrears near Rs. 2.1 trillion IMF calls for reforms citing collection challenges

Sri Lanka's tax arrears near Rs. 2.1 trillion IMF calls for reforms citing collection challenges

Policymakers must ensure equal access to AI - SCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tyrone Carlin on Hyde Park

Policymakers must ensure equal access to AI - SCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tyrone Carlin on Hyde Park

Courts must be independent and ensure governments act within the law - SC Justice Yasantha Kodagoda

Courts must be independent and ensure governments act within the law - SC Justice Yasantha Kodagoda

Taxpayer Identification Number to be mandatory for certain transactions from Nov. 1

Taxpayer Identification Number to be mandatory for certain transactions from Nov. 1

16-year-old hospitalised with gunshot wounds after police fire on three-wheeler in Kadawatha

16-year-old hospitalised with gunshot wounds after police fire on three-wheeler in Kadawatha

'Kassapa Thero and I visited the hotel on separate days'- Sarath Weerasekara responds to controversy

'Kassapa Thero and I visited the hotel on separate days'- Sarath Weerasekara responds to controversy

Lassana Flora