Colombo flights suspended after raid

Wednesday, 30 Apr, 2007 0

Cathay Pacific and Emirates have temporarily suspended flights to the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo following an air raid on fuel facilities in the city.

Rebel Tamil Tiger jets bombed two oil facilities near the capital on Sunday causing minor damage.

This followed an air strike on an air force base next to Colombo airport a month ago.

A Cathay spokesman was quoted by Reuters as saying that “a careful assessment of the situation will be made before services are resumed”.

Emirates operates flights from Dubai to the Maldives, Singapore and Indonesia through Colombo. A spokesman said the situation will be reviewed within a day, and a relief flight will be operated for any stranded passengers.

by Phil Davies



 

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