SriLankan Airlines Partnerships & Alliances
SriLankan Airlines, denoted by the IATA code UL, is a prominent member of the oneworld Alliance, one of the three major global airline alliances. SriLankan Airlines officially became part of the oneworld Alliance on 1st May 2014, further enhancing its global reach and providing increased benefits to its passengers. As a member of this esteemed alliance, SriLankan Airlines has been able to collaborate with some of the world's leading airlines, which has brought about significant expansion in its network and increased convenience for its passengers.
The airline has major codeshare agreements with a number of airlines around the globe, facilitating smooth travel for its passengers to destinations not directly served by SriLankan Airlines. These agreements allow passengers to book flights with SriLankan Airlines and travel part of their journey on partner airlines under the same ticket, ensuring seamless travel. Codeshare partners include but are not limited to, Finnair, Japan Airlines, Qantas, and American Airlines.
In addition to these codeshare agreements, SriLankan Airlines maintains other significant partnerships and collaborations. For instance, they have a special partnership with Emirates, despite Emirates not being a member of the oneworld Alliance. SriLankan Airlines was managed by Emirates for a decade between 1998 and 2008, a partnership that had a significant influence on SriLankan's growth and development. This relationship continues to this day in various forms including codeshares.
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Further enhancing its partnerships, SriLankan Airlines also has commercial agreements with several corporations outside of the airline industry. These collaborations vary from hotel partnerships to car rental companies, providing a wide array of services to their passengers. Each of these alliances and partnerships are geared towards enriching the travel experience for SriLankan Airlines passengers, providing them with more options, better connectivity, and seamless services.
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