Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Colombo Departures SriLankan Airlines

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Colombo Departures SriLankan Airlines
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Colombo Departures SriLankan Airlines

Check-in

Business Class

A separate check-in counter for Business Class travelers ensures that you receive priority check-in. Please check-in at least 60 minutes before the expected time of departure.

Economy Class

Check-in counters for Economy Class are open from 03 hours - 01 hour before your expected time of departure.

Online Check-in

Passengers can check-in online 48 hours before your expected time of departure by visiting our website www.srilankan.com Your baggage drop can be done at the airport at the designated check-in counter.

Baggage Allowance

Business Class

You have a free baggage allowance of 40kg and may carry two pieces of cabin baggage weighing 7kg (15lbs) each and measuring no more than 18''x 14"x 6" (46cm x 36cm x 20cm).

Economy Class

You have a free baggage allowance of 30kg and in addition one piece of carry-on baggage measuring no more than 18"x14"x6" and weighing 7kg (15lbs).

Baggage Piece Concept

As we do not fly direct to USA or Canada, the two piece baggage concept is not applicable to SriLankan Airlines passengers. However, if you are with onward journeys to USA or Canada on another carrier, you will be given the benefit of the two-piece baggage concept out of Colombo provided you are through ticketed. Please check with your Booking Agent for your allowed baggage allowance for the onward carrier.

Pets

Cats and dogs can be carried as checked baggage. The total weight of the pet, the cage and food will be charged at the normal excess baggage rate, regardless of how much you may carry. There are restrictions in carrying pets to certain countries. Please check with your Ticketing Agent.

Special Baggage Allowance

Golfing Equipment

Each passenger is permitted to carry one bag containing Golf clubs / one pair Golf shoes weighing not more than 15kg at a special charge equivalent to that of 6kg at the applicable excess baggage rate based on the weight concept.
The Golf equipment may also be included into the free baggage allowance. Any excess weight will be assessed at the special rate given above, or at the normal excess baggage rate, whichever is less.

Snow Skiing Equipment

Each passenger is permitted to carry one set of Snow Skiing equipment at a special charge equivalent to that 3kg at the applicable excess baggage charge regardless of its actual weight.
If the equipment is included as part of the free baggage allowance, any excess weight will be assessed at the normal excess baggage rate or at the special rate, whichever is less.
If there is more than one set of equipment the normal excess baggage charge will be applicable for the additional equipment carried.

Windsurfing/Surfboard/Diving Equipment

Passengers may carry either one Surfboard or one Windsurfing or one Diving equipment within the free baggage allowance. Any excess weight will be assessed at the normal excess baggage rate.
If there is more than one piece of equipment, the normal excess baggage charge will be applicable for the additional equipment carried.

Bicycles

Bicycles can be included in the free baggage allowance. Any excess weight will be assessed at the normal excess baggage rate. Need to adhere to packing instructions. Please check with Ticketing Agent.

Bulky Baggage in Passenger Seats

Each seat occupied by baggage shall be charged at the normal applicable IATA published one way adult fare for the sector and the class of service used. However, the maximum weight of any baggage under this arrangement shall not exceed 75kg per seat. Passengers' checked baggage allowances will not be increased when using this facility.

Airport Tax

An Embarkation Tax of LKR 1500.00 is levied on every Departing passenger and Passengers who haves stayed in Sri Lanka for over 24 hours . This will be included in your Passenger Ticket and do not need a payment at the Airport. Transit passengers (stay with in 24 hours) and infants (i.e. children under 2 years) are exempt from the Embarkation Tax.

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