…really, really good. On my way from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur a few days ago I flew Singapore Airlines, simply because it was included as part of the award ticket from the US. While the flight was perfectly pleasant, it didn’t quite live up to the high standards that Singapore usually sets for themselves, given…
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As a tea drinker, I enjoy the variety of teas that they offer. Sri Lanka is a major tea growing country, and it makes sense that their national airline would feature a variety of teas. It's nice to fly an airline that has a distinctive feature.
@ scott -- I mean once boarding was finished they walked up from coach and took business class seats. The flight attendants sent all of them back to coach.
I've heard good things about them. I think jacob_m had them in one of his giant crazy trip reports
"After flying Sri Lankan I not only want to fly them again, but want to visit the country"
In your experience, is there any relation between a country and it's national airline?
How much of a country is reflected by its airline?
Ben if you think the flt attendants are stunning, we want you to take some pictures!
@Wouter - If the appearances of the flight attendants as described by Lucky are any indication, they I would say yes
"For one, the flight attendants were stunning. And I mean stunning. They had beautiful uniforms with the most bizarre makeup, though they’re stunning either way. They were warm, hospitable, efficient, and professional."
http://srilankan-star.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-look-of-sri-lankan-airlines.html
I'm glad to hear that about Sri Lankan. I think national airlines have a great opportunity to be a globe-crossing advertising campaign for their home country, so it's good to hear when an airline has such an effect on people.
Sri Lanka, by the way, is definitely worth a visit. One of my favorite places.
@ Wouter -- Funny you ask, because I think airlines HUGELY reflect the countries they are based in. This comes in the form of attention to detail, general friendliness, attentiveness, etc.
@ John -- If you wait for the trip report, I might just have some. 😀
I bet they won't have award seats available do to 'the run' on seats by blog readers!
This statment would make me uncomfortable to fly them.
"I haven’t even begun to talk about the skills (or lack thereof) of Sri Lankan’s pilots"
Could you please explain?
Where are the pictures of these beautiful pursers??? Pictures or you are lying!