UL 231 to Dubai Cleared Amid Middle East Flight Suspensions ✈️

Aviation Sector Update: SriLankan Airlines has confirmed that flight UL 231 is scheduled to depart for Dubai at 2:30 p.m. today (March 4), with passenger check-in already underway. The return service, UL 232, is expected to arrive back in Colombo tonight. Widespread Cancellations: Despite the UL 231 departure, the national carrier has issued a temporary suspension for most other Middle East operations until 23:59 hrs on March 4, 2026, citing the prevailing regional situation. Affected Routes: • Dubai: UL 225 / UL 226 suspended. • Doha: UL 217 / UL 218 suspended. • Kuwait: UL 229 / UL 230 suspended. • Saudi Arabia: UL 253 / UL 254 (Dammam) and UL 265 / UL 266 (Riyadh) suspended. Impact: These disruptions affect key labor migration and transit hubs, critical for Sri Lanka's inward remittances and tourism connectivity. 📈 Passenger Advisory: Travelers are urged to contact the Global Contact Centre at 1979 or visit the official website for rebooking support based on these provisional schedule changes.