Sri Lanka: Flight disruptions reported at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo late Feb. 27

SriLankan Airlines (UL) flight disruptions were reported at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo late Feb. 27 due to an aircraft shortage. Reports indicate that at least 10 flights departing CMB were delayed or canceled, including international flights to Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and the UAE. Authorities did not specify when services will normalize.

Lingering flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations, are possible even after flight operations resume as airlines work to clear backlogs.