SriLankan Airlines powers ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with seven special flights
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The airline operates seven special flights between host India and Co-host Sri Lanka in support of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup for teams representing the United States of America, India, Namibia, England, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe, from February 8 to March 1, 2026.
SriLankan Airlines, together with Charter X, operated seven special flights between host India and Co-host Sri Lanka in support of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, ensuring seamless and timely travel for teams representing the United States of America, India, Namibia, England, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe, from February 8 to March 1, 2026.
The series commenced with UL1144, Mumbai–Colombo, carrying Team USA, followed by UL1145, Colombo–Ahmedabad, for Team India and UL1128, Chennai–Colombo, for Team Namibia on February 16. UL1188, Kolkata–Colombo, transported Team England on February 17; UL1128, Chennai–Colombo, carried Team New Zealand on February 18; and UL1143, Colombo–Mumbai, operated for Team Zimbabwe on February 21. The final charter, UL1143, Colombo–Mumbai, on March 1 once again carried Team England, marking the successful completion of this special series and reaffirming SriLankan Airlines’ commitment to powering champions in the skies and beyond.
