The tourism industry across the globe is growing at fast pace and generating higher revenue for those in it.
As per reports revealed by different airports, the number of domestic as well as international fliers has significantly increased in last few years.
Low cost, easy availability and simplified procedure to book international air tickets and domestic ones are the reasons behind the boom in air travel.
After introduction of de-regulation, many new carriers joined the industry, and changed equations of the market.
For instance, the onset of low-cost carriers (LCCs) led to the downfall in the price of ticket fares along with increasing the number of options for travellers.
Carriers that were working since decades restructured their management, operations and overall strategies to stay ahead in the race.
SriLankan Airlines is one among them, which underwent drastic changes in the year 1998.
It was established as Air Lanka back in 1978, and is now the flag carrier and operates under the name SriLankan Airlines.
Mattala and Colombo are its primary hubs, and it serves 83 destinations in 39 countries.
It is certified as one of the safest airlines to fly with by Airline Ratings, and it is also a part of OneWorld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance.
The carrier shares its codes with Air India, Alitalia, Finnair and many other major global carriers.
This means even if it does not operate direct Chennai to Sydney flights, the members are allowed to get all the benefits like frequent flier points and loyalty points by booking the Air India flight as both share their codes.
It provides best-in class services, but travelling for hours may result in jet lag, back ache or other issues.
However, there are a number of tips, which can make these inter-continental journeys smooth.
What to do before a Long-haul Flight Travelling from one country or continent to another can be a tiresome affair.
Changes in air pressure zones and sitting for hours in the same position adds to the mental stress.
Laws of physics cannot be defied and the speed changes are tough to introduce in such short span of time, but travellers can prepare themselves to deal with it and the process starts right at the time of flight booking.
Frequent travellers advice that while booking tickets, price should not be the only concern.
International trips can prove costly, but in order to cut down the cost the whole trip can be spoiled because of after effects of a bad flight.
People can go through reviews and ratings of the respective airlines available on travel portals before making the reservation.
Renowned ones such as Lufthansa and SriLankan Airlines flights can easily be trusted because of their ratings.
After short-listing the carriers, it is advised to search for direct flights as clearing customs twice or thrice may prove to be inconvenient.
Food, entertainment and comfort are main elements, which need to be considered while evaluating the services of the selected airline.
Last, but not the least, people should try upgrading it with the points earned from frequent-flyer programmes, over a period of time.
As per reports revealed by different airports, the number of domestic as well as international fliers has significantly increased in last few years.
Low cost, easy availability and simplified procedure to book international air tickets and domestic ones are the reasons behind the boom in air travel.
After introduction of de-regulation, many new carriers joined the industry, and changed equations of the market.
For instance, the onset of low-cost carriers (LCCs) led to the downfall in the price of ticket fares along with increasing the number of options for travellers.
Carriers that were working since decades restructured their management, operations and overall strategies to stay ahead in the race.
SriLankan Airlines is one among them, which underwent drastic changes in the year 1998.
It was established as Air Lanka back in 1978, and is now the flag carrier and operates under the name SriLankan Airlines.
Mattala and Colombo are its primary hubs, and it serves 83 destinations in 39 countries.
It is certified as one of the safest airlines to fly with by Airline Ratings, and it is also a part of OneWorld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance.
The carrier shares its codes with Air India, Alitalia, Finnair and many other major global carriers.
This means even if it does not operate direct Chennai to Sydney flights, the members are allowed to get all the benefits like frequent flier points and loyalty points by booking the Air India flight as both share their codes.
It provides best-in class services, but travelling for hours may result in jet lag, back ache or other issues.
However, there are a number of tips, which can make these inter-continental journeys smooth.
What to do before a Long-haul Flight Travelling from one country or continent to another can be a tiresome affair.
Changes in air pressure zones and sitting for hours in the same position adds to the mental stress.
Laws of physics cannot be defied and the speed changes are tough to introduce in such short span of time, but travellers can prepare themselves to deal with it and the process starts right at the time of flight booking.
Frequent travellers advice that while booking tickets, price should not be the only concern.
International trips can prove costly, but in order to cut down the cost the whole trip can be spoiled because of after effects of a bad flight.
People can go through reviews and ratings of the respective airlines available on travel portals before making the reservation.
Renowned ones such as Lufthansa and SriLankan Airlines flights can easily be trusted because of their ratings.
After short-listing the carriers, it is advised to search for direct flights as clearing customs twice or thrice may prove to be inconvenient.
Food, entertainment and comfort are main elements, which need to be considered while evaluating the services of the selected airline.
Last, but not the least, people should try upgrading it with the points earned from frequent-flyer programmes, over a period of time.