Sri Lankan Airlines reported on Friday that flight UL606, bound for Sydney, was forced to return to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this morning after encountering an operational incident during adverse weather conditions, according to an airline source.
Flight Details and Incident
The flight initially departed from Colombo at 00:05 hours on Friday. There were 207 passengers and 16 crew members on board during the incident. The aircraft landed safely back at BIA following the occurrence.
Replacement Aircraft Arranged
Following the incident, the airline arranged for a replacement aircraft to ensure the passengers could continue their journey. The flight successfully departed from Colombo for Sydney at 05:51 hours the same morning.
Safety Commitment
Sri Lankan Airlines' source emphasised that the safety and well-being of its passengers and crew remain its highest priority, and it reiterated its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety across all operations.
