flydubai launches service to Colombo; increases network to 21 destinations

flydubai launched (24-Jun-2010) its fourth new destination in the past week on 23-Jun-2010, with the commencement of four times weekly Dubai-Colombo service (its 21st network destination) - see Route Changes Table for more information. The carrier stated travel to Sri Lanka has shown a "significant" increase so far in 2010, with a 106% year-on-year growth in 1Q2010, according to the Sri Lankan Tourism Board. [more]