SriLankan flight to Sydney returns due to operational occurrence

Friday, 12 June 2026 - 10:17

SriLankan+flight+to+Sydney+returns+due+to+operational+occurrence

SriLankan Airlines said Flight UL606, which departed Colombo for Sydney at 12:05 a.m. today (12), returned to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) following an operational occurrence encountered during adverse weather conditions.


The aircraft, carrying 207 passengers and 16 crew members, landed safely at BIA.


The flight later resumed its journey to Sydney on a replacement aircraft, departing Colombo at 5:51 a.m.


SriLankan Airlines said the safety and wellbeing of its passengers and crew remain its highest priority and that all necessary measures would continue to be taken to ensure the highest standards of safety across its operations.


 



Sri Lanka showcases marine and offshore services at Posidonia 2026 in Greece
Friday, 12 June 2026 - 11:12

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully organised Sri Lanka’s participation at Posidonia 2026, held from 1 to 5 June 2026 in Athens,... Read More

Shan Wijayalal de Silva granted bail
Friday, 12 June 2026 - 11:20

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (12) ordered the release on bail of former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijayalal de Silva... Read More

U.S. Navy Littoral Combat ship USS Canberra arrives in Colombo
Friday, 12 June 2026 - 10:49

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announces the arrival of the Independence variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) to the Port of Colombo on June... Read More