SRILANKAN A330 - MY BELOVED AIRLINE IS FALLING APART!

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This is a comprehensive Flight Review of SriLankan Airlines.
Class: Economy
Route: Frankfurt (FRA) to Colombo (CMB)
Plane: Airbus A330-300
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[@JoshCahill]

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[@sappaseenu339]

Hi josh I m prasad from New Zealand, without seeing your videos I won't sleep , so well presented. Being a aviation enthusiast and PPL I addicted to your videos. Well done

[@shilchanel4195]

Srilankan Is Falling Apart

[@Kitchguy]

You're adorable when you drink Great video Josh.

[@billaboys5371]

LTTE

[@michaelewhite7610]

OMG, Josh, I love Sri Lanka - amazing country, sites, and people. It's such a beautiful country with sweeping landscapes and a rich history. I had to leave in a hurry (by the skin of my teeth) in mid-March 2020 and I will make my way back soon to explore further. Please enjoy and the best of luck. I am in the travel industry and I am very impressed with your professionalism, honesty and balanced approach to your trip reports. You are a good ambassador and I truly love the way you interact with people in a true and genuine manner. You get what you give and you are a great travel role model. Reach out if I can be a sounding board, I am a plethora of useless aviation, booking & GDS information that you might find useful.

[@sithulnawodya2460]

Thanks a lot Michael E White .come again.♥️♥️♥️♥️🇱🇰

[@dineshrodrigo5452]

Thanks and welcome to Sri Lanka Sir

[@billaboys5371]

LTTE

[@MettaLovingKindness]

Hi, please watch a video by DINESH PATHUM . I will love it

[@olukaanandawansa9791]

Hope you will visit Sri Lanka soon again🐘😍🐘

[@TheTheGuinness]

I was in Sri Lanka 3 weeks ago! Stayed one month there. Been there many many times and will go again! :) And very true Sri Lankan airlines personnel are most friendliest! :)

[@SanjeeWithRandi]

😍

[@lavindu_sachintha]

Welcome, Josh to Sri Lanka. An honest review is always welcomed. We all know that Sri Lankan airlines is undergoing a severe financial crisis, but at least some good content would help them to overcome that. Content in the sense whole airlines is overcrowed with staff nowadays, so we badly need a revolution

[@malithaw]

I'm just glad that the soft product has survived the financial hurdles that has been plaguing the sri lankan for a while now. I doubt that sri lankan will make a order on new jets not just given the terrible financial situation the airline is in, but also given the state of overall sri lankan economy. Hopefully, you will get to enjoy the excellent sri lankan airline service with a brand new jet in the near future.

[@angienorthey]

Flew SriLankan from Heathrow to the Maldives via Colombo back in 2017. Cabin crew were very nice with lovely outfits. Food and booze were great, and as far as I can remember, the seats were clean and nothing was falling apart. Can't remember the plane makes.

[@vinodhrajkumar2789]

A330-300

[@88sandman]

I've always enjoyed excellent service on board SriLankan airlines over the years. The crew have been consistently good. I truly hope for a speedy tum around for the airline and some good new aircraft to add to the fleet👍🏼

[@awaruaspirit8527]

Love Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan. Warm and hospitable crew which just reflects the country. Zero attitude unlike more lauded carriers. Any crew that serves you a decent G&T is pure gold in my opinion.I have no issue with older aircraft as long as the are well maintained.I would actively seek out A330 flights myself. The cleanliness issue you highlighted is actually a very poor reflection on the cleaning crew at Frankfurt but you can encounter sloppy cleaning at most airports. C'mon Sri Lankan you can do this. Refurb the cabin and then make that order. There's lots of ❤ out there for you guys.

[@rais1953]

Sri Lankan seems to have thing about oversupplying alcohol. We were flying from Colombo to Singapore and the passenger next to us was drinking beer after beer until we feared he might be sick or pass out. He then realised he had drunk enough and asked for water. The crew member said, "I'm sorry sir, the water tap isn't working. Would you like some more beer?"

[@LankanBloodz1]

LOL 😂😂😂

[@arvindgoudar1586]

With all that beer, I am sure his tap was working ...🤣🤣

[@rais1953]

@@arvindgoudar1586 That's what we were worried about. :-(

[@ravishankarmahendran1033]

🤭

[@awaruaspirit8527]

Rais, I had a v similar situation flying to Colombo from KL on Malaysian years ago (when they still flew 330s to CMB via Male). I was seated next to a monk who proceeded to drink himself into a stupor, get touchy with passing stewardesses, and then partially disrobe. I was pressed against the window in utter disbelief having grown up to respect clergy. One of his fellow monks realised his mate was utterly out of it and moved him away from me. The crew were clearly conflicted about what to do given he was a buddhist monk. They could hardly handcuff him, could they.... That was my intro to Sri Lanka. Sadly its not the last time I've seen badly behaving clergy. Free alcohol on planes is not a good combo.

[@staigenerator2949]

Hope they can keep the airline afloat! As someone who hails from India, I’ve always found srilankan to be the best airline on the subcontinent!

[@flydreamer90]

It seems like SriLankan has a very good soft product and agree they need to look at modernizing their fleet. Too bad though their dire financial condition would not let them do so without getting even more debt that they have now. The Sri Lankan economy is also not doing too well…

[@HaleefI]

Ayubowan, and welcome to Colombo! Thank you again Josh for your honesty as I mentioned on your IG post! Hope your hope for SriLankan to succeed will happen and may this be an eye opener for the Airline! Will share this video amongst necessary people in the and let there be a change.

[@aerorobnz]

I love Sri Lanka and its warm hospitality. My friend in Kandy wants me to come back there. The arrival process seems ok compared to many places, so that may end up happening soon as Europe and other places descend backwards into lockdowns. I have only flown a couple of sectors on SriLankan. Your experiences have been consistent with mine, even down to the Gin and Tonics.

[@frozborne]

Ajeet is my man, sorted me out too with travel in Sri Lanka. Defo be using him again.

[@wonderworldtimes40]

Welcome to the wonderful paradise and the most hospitable country, Sri Lanka. 🙏❤️🇱🇰 Ayubowan (may you be blessed with a long life).

[@anuradhaperera8616]

I'm a srilankan, Happy to have you in srilanka. ආයුබෝවන් 🙏

[@dulshanhemasinghe8400]

Wow that’s really awesome that you gonna make Sri Lanka you home for the next year. Best decision you ever made. Really sorry you had a bad experience regarding the flight. But as always the Sri Lankan hospitality comes through. “Searching for small talk” best quote for Sri lanka Quite sure rest of Sri Lanka will not disappoint.

[@Whatever_world]

Josh, Welcome to Sri Lanka 😎 As a proud Srilankan & an aviation fan, really glad that people like you are coming to Sri Lanka and making this your home for couple of years. Even though the country is having a difficult time with the economy and the corrupted political members and some corrupted officers make our country poor and poor by corruption, racism, bribe and mismanagement, we still hope that we can overcome this issues and make our country great again. We have got some good intelligent Srilankans (apart from some people who still falls to the lies of politics, and falls to their traps such as racism etc and fight with their own fellow srilankans and help the country to fall apart) some real fascinated people who can turn the country great again, and people like you josh, will be a real help to build our country, specially the aviation sector, to be the best airline in asia, its going to be challenging but it is well achievable. Hope your reviews will open eyes of good people who can and will change the system and adapt with the new technologies which will help to grow the airline and as well as the Proud country, Sri Lanka.

[@inakshiperera617]

Thats long

[@shriguruge7804]

Welcome to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Ayubowan 🙏 Thank you for this video. This is very important for Sri Lankan airlines for their consideration.

[@lasensenanayake]

Well, as a Srilankan myself its really great to see people appreciating our country and hospitality. Love you all!

[@kevinvanbever8490]

Seems to me as Sri Lankan offers such a great soft product, a cabin refurb might be the more economical solution to their problems . The average age of their -200s is still very young and their -300s can easily be retrofitted with a modern cabin to ensure many more years of comfortable flying .

[@DodgiCat]

The only REAL flight reviewer on KZbin!

[@andrewdover3092]

It's not all about how old an aircraft is, It's about how well maintained they are both inside and out.!

[@crypticTV]

@@carrisasteveinnes1596 cleaning is supposed to have been done by Frankfurt airport staff. Sloppy cleaning there is common

[@sanuthdulsara6541]

SRI LANKAN is striving hard amidst economic difficulties to give the best for their customers !! LOVE THE FLAGSHIP ! 😍💖💖❤️‍🇱🇰🇱🇰 Glad to see you in 🇱🇰 enjoy the paradise !

[@madelon842]

Honestly its not about the age of the airlines equipment, its about how they maintain them. KLM has a few 18 year old B777's which still look great.

[@aruni1983]

You've finally returned to Sri Lanka. I'm so delighted to see you and hear from you again about Srilankan Airlines. I completely agree with you on the importance of upgrading new aircraft carriers. But I am confident that our hospitality, along with the sweetest smiles from our lovely crew, is continually, even in difficult time period. This is our true identity of our mother nation. During your stay, l hope you will not disappoint to see and enjoy our natural beauty, culture, food and people with true hospitality with smile 😊 So Josh, I Wishing you a Merry Christmas and joyous Happy New year 2022. Stay Safe and Healthy. God bless you. Take Care. ENJOY ❤️❤️❤️

[@sachithanandamADVENTUREAVION]

I appreciate last srilankan airways, one of the my favorite videos colombo to london

[@Hunterxrt]

It makes me sad to hear this from a foreigner.These days Srilanka is in a huge economical and political crisis.so nothing works fine like they were used to be.Sri lankan Airlines don't have enough money left even to modernise the existing fleet.also sadly system is facing mismanagement problems and corruption.But the crew is doing their best.I hope we will recover from this state soon.

[@SaravananRajavikraman]

Hope u guys aware about getting into Chinese debt traps too.

[@bn1193]

Stop depending on the Chinese fam... There are called bullies for reason

[@Hunterxrt]

@@bn1193 tell that to our government.Srilankan people don't like this Chinese involvement

[@bn1193]

@@Hunterxrt Guys protest or something... Your country could be a tourist hotspot ... You guys have the richest trade corridor in your hands. The Malacca straight can make you all powerful...

[@parisdiacs1600]

@@Hunterxrt But it is the Sri Lankan people that voted this government right? Didn't the majority of the people vote for more development regardless of a basic understanding of loans / economics? They voted this corrupt government who have crippled the countries economy to the point where the reserves have reached 1.5 billion USD after having taken loans after loans after loans and lining their pockets from corrupt transactions. Let's not blame the government - let's blame the people who voted them for a second time. I hope the people will finally manage to vote the present government out of politics at the next elections. But until then - it is the people that are to be blamed as they gave the present government the mandate.

[@jamesharris7149]

I absolutely love your videos. I watch every one of them. Thank you, Josh, for giving the community this valuable information as we plan our travels! Cheers!

[@petrozavodski1917]

Thanks for the Sri Lankan review. It reminds me of many flights on Air Lanka L1011s back in the 1980s, tired and run down aircraft but the best service and the friendliest crews. Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose 😉.

[@genebathe9686]

I remember Air Lanka and those bumpy old L-1100s. The Air Lanka team were wonderful on the ground and in the air. I hope for a bright future for them. Sri Lanka will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@kripaharris237]

Im flying sri lankan in march and happy to support them

[@srilankanflyer1527]

Ayubowan to Sri Lanka Josh!! Wish you have a great time in SL.

[@danieleregoli812]

I absolutely LOVE UL, have logged some really amazing flights with them. And I ADORE Sri Lanka, can't wait to go back to Galle, Colombo, Trincomalee, Nuwara Eliah.... ohhh, so many memories...the lovely people, the food, the culture...

[@surangachandima2308]

As a Sri Lankan I completely agree with your review. Thank Josh for your honest review.

[@swiendels1]

Amazing you are moving there. I lived there during a turbulent time with the Tamil tigers. Hope it's tamed down. We flew the first A340 going to Air Lanka. Good luck. Buomo Stutti!!

[@charithajayashan5534]

Bohoma Sthuthi 🙏🙏🙏

[@quotes2870]

Glad to have you back down here in SL 😍❤️

[@Aureas2]

I did many flights deadheading with UL during my flying days. Amazing kind caring crew. Hopefully they will have better times ahead xxx

[@Aureas2]

@@kryztofkowalski4628 100% agree with you. It makes me sad that the airline is heading this way. Sri Lankan cabin crew are something special.

[@mariyensilvester9244]

hi Josh , First of all, we apologize for the inconvenience caused by our airline. Thank you so much for coming to Sri Lanka. Thank you so much for always praising and showing your love for us. That's all we need, we really appreciate it. Our people are very nice so you will definitely be treated by them. Thank you for encouraging and warning our people to upgrade our airline to the best system. I hope they will take action sooner or later when the country is in good shape. I wish you a wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka. God bless you .

[@thegameblend]

well josh at least you will like sri lanka :) sri lankan myself too. sorry about the whole flight. well sri lanka is in an economical crisis where cars yet alone planes will be shipped. hope you enjoy your stay.

[@theom8531]

Thank you Josh for allowing us to fly with you in 2021. Wishing you a wonderful Xmas in Sri Lanka and the very best and safe 2022.

[@LahoriLeaffan]

I love how you review the airlines that nobody really talks about

[@hornslane]

I flew this airline MANY times when it was Air Lanka, Abu Dhabi/London and also AUH/BKK, fantastic airline!!

[@MattCook206]

Great video! Looks like good service. Thanks for the video. Perhaps you could do a video about deciding to move their.

[@BruceM8]

I know you posted this months ago, but I just watched it and I'm glad I did! Your problem with Priority Pass got me to check mine, and my app was still under an expired membership rather than my current active one. I'm leaving on a trip tomorrow, and this would have been a problem! Thanks for inadvertently alerting me to my problem. Fortunately, I didn't have to call them on the phone!!

[@gumpotronic]

Love seeing you get on one during a flight and STILL putting together a solid review.

[@zxzv1]

I agree with Josh - SL needs to upgrade their fleet. If the Sri Lankan Gov. can screw up SL Cricket team & management, so can SL mess with their airline. Upgrade now, or else other airlines with eat into SL profits.

[@ms.dicaplesias4060]

You are truly an inspiration Josh!Love ur content as it's honest & informative at the same time💯Enjoy your stay in SL🤗

[@shriguruge7804]

Lion Larger is Sri Lankan. Everyone loves it.

[@mithilawijekoon7648]

I'm glad to see you on srilankan airlines again Mr Josh

[@Falcon-Aviation]

I once had the same strange noise, when I tried to reach for the priority pass customer support, so who/or whatever they have sitting at the end of the line, it's not making a good job 😂

[@Robob0027]

The customer support staff must have been trained in South Africa. Here they rarely answer the phone and when they do they either cut you off or just put the phone down' still connected and you are paying for the call from the moment the call is answered by the automatic answering service. This applies to almost all companies, banks, chain stores and many others.

[@nilskyproductions]

Loved this review. I flew the same flight back in 2015 (video on my channel), and as a Sri Lankan myself, I can't agree more. Nevertheless, seeing your video made me nostalgic of the days I was on exchange in Germany. Can't wait to see more reviews from you. Enjoy your stay in Colombo.

[@shanebarry1122]

As an ex ground handling staff at Heathrow for Qatar Airways(5 *)Cabin cleaning is done by local GHA at that particular airport(Frankfurt)nominated by Airlines for the turn around.Even at LHR cleaning is a quick job until plane is returned to its base(in this came CMB)for a thorough cleaning.food is the same,cooked in Frakfurt,therefore it'll be a European Curry with mash potatoes.If you had travelled to SL before you would know Lion beer is pretty much only main beer around.Dated plane,hospitable crew is spot on assessment.

[@ranithubaranaduge9788]

*I was waiting to request Sri Lankan airlines for u Josh, but it seems like now I don't have to.* *Enjoy well and take a good rest, there are plenty of things to do and enjoy in Sri Lanka.* *Try those as well.*

[@thisisafact9181]

Thanks for the honest review Josh. and welcome to Sri Lanka

[@_w_w_]

The IFE and seat design look modern. The cabin overall look modern. I think they just need to pull the seats, give them a deep clean and replace the seat padding. A refurbishment would be sufficient... Josh obviously haven't gotten on EVA, China Airlines or Korean Air' A330. Those truly look lousy.

[@HarshaAndSophia_Sinhala]

Have a great year ahead in Sri Lanka dude.. Glad you’re loving it already. 👍🏽🍻

[@ranjansamarakone6101]

Welcome to Sri Lanka Buddy! you will have a wonderful time there! Enjoy!

[@JayMaKinGwaVez]

Congrats on a great year. Enjoy your new home and may your travel blessings continue. Definitely one of my favorite channels. Stay safe.

[@vkumdlz5703]

Thank you for traveling in Srilankan Airlines and Welcome to Sri Lanka.. Love your videos ❤️👍 From Srilankan work in Emirates Airline Dubai 💜

[@dianeschroeder3980]

Welcome home Josh!❤️👍✈️

[@niroshkanth1995]

Welcome to Sri Lanka, Hope your stay will be wonderful! and seems like you can even have a fan meetup

[@toddjohnson5692]

I wonder if Priority pass uses AWS. It has been having a lot of trouble lately and taking down 1000s of sites due to poor management.

[@kusalkankanamge9028]

Welcome to Sri Lanka Josh. Hope you have a wonderful time here ✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽

[@denisesommer-roque3169]

Congratulations on your move!!! You look so happy 😃 Rest well and looking forward to all your future endeavours 🤩

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Enjoy your time in paradise! Thank you for the video. I hope your day is wonderful!

[@ashangamage69]

I do not know who you are, but the way you speak and act is very polite and clearly states what you say 😊

[@simonhutchings6256]

Josh your priority pass upset definitely sounded like a puppy barking on the line lol . The A330 looked a bit worn out tho probably a well traveled Airbus . Looked like you had a great cabin service with ALK . Excellent vlog eagerly awaiting 2022’s reviews 👍

[@sashikaariyaratne2946]

it broke my heart to see our beloved airline in such a condition

[@ElaineSharon358]

Happy Christmas Josh. Thanks for all your hard work to bring us such great quality videos. As a former flight ✈️ attendant I appreciate all aviation vlogs, but I am enjoying yours especially. Take care….

[@denisedonnelly5782]

Welcome to your new home Josh thank you for all your amazing videos I love them and looking forward to hearing about your next adventures enjoy Sri Lanka and it’s beautiful people lovely country 😘😘😘

[@zamansyed86]

Dammmm !!! Colombo is so beautiful .

[@yokeshramkishore1480]

Greetings from Mauritius 🇲🇺🙏

[@magrebtraveler]

Smooth take off🤩!

[@overthecounterbeanie]

I hope you have a wonderful time living in Sri Lanka! Definitely one of my favourite places in the world.

[@aclr3980]

Josh, I missed your famous "Toilet - Tour" in the plane...hahaha Thanks for all the interesting reviews and have a Happy New Year

[@jamesncupit]

Congrats on a great year Josh! 2022 will be even better 👏🏽

[@senadhiwijesinghe1005]

I met Josh in Sri Lanka today. , such a humble and wonderful personality. Gentleman Indeed.

[@JoshCahill]

Thanks for saying hello ☺️

[@eveningtechshorts938]

Hey Josh welcome to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ආයුබෝවන් 🙏🙏🙏 I am from Sri Lanaka

[@brigittelehmann9749]

great flight i enjoy fliying with you happy holidays until next year greetings from the netherlands

[@Travelmomentsbydh]

Hi Josh, Welcome to Sri Lanka... Hope you will have a memorable stay... However its very much sad to see whats happening to our national carrier ...

[@pathumpunsisi]

Thanks for coming Josh

[@priyaudalagama193]

Good decision to live in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@tuthdk1895]

Sri Lankan if you cant afford new aircraft then just replace all the seats to newer more comfortable ones. That will be a game changer for you.

[@maheshrupasinghe447]

Welcome to Sri Lanka Josh. Enjoy your time. Thank you for the honest review ❤️❤️

[@ah.aviation]

Great to know that you’d be based in Sri Lanka! How about a fan meet up

[@williamteig5714]

Youre moving to sri lanka? brother I moved here from germany 3 months ago! best decision ever

[@MegaDumith]

Josh well come to sri lanka.government politicians is the main reason for this kind of situation .anyway thanks visting and review sri lankan air 💕💕💕

[@mohamedshafraz5980]

Welcome to Sri Lanka

[@adhilarshath2111]

One of my most favorite airline and one of the best services.. I have travelled many times in srilankan airlines

[@lionelgunathilaka7028]

Adhil Ji! Thank you very much for your great & sincere comment . Lionel

[@MayankBadhan]

This video is brought to you by Gin and Tonic 😂

[@Anon61509]

It’s hilarious how he was buzzed on a flight 😂

[@mariloubautista4170]

My son and I just flew with Srilankan Airlines last night from Kuwait yo Male via Colombo. This is only the second time we used this airline as it has the best connection from Kuwait. The first time we flew with them was before the pandemic. Same country Maldives. We were impressed with almost everything then and still find them very polite, friendly, professional n service with personal touch. You feel good with their sincerity n kindness. I find their video about the airline which incorporates tourism a really unique one. A bit disappointed on our flight from Kwi to CMB business class cause it’s an old ice was used and was told by the crew what all their flights to kwi at the moment are on A-320 due to number of pax. The seat footrest is only 1/4 up and not comfy at all. I enjoyed my gin & tonic and cashew nuts. The aircraft used though to Male was a 330 which is nice. I am thinking for cancelling my bid for business class sector CMB/KWI due to the aircraft use. All in all I liked it.

[@jafarmurtaja1482]

I love coming back to this channel every time this dude posts

[@john_____]

Love and welcome ❤ From 🇱🇰 . thanks 😍

[@marcellans8713]

The route Frankfurt -> Colombo via AMS with @KLM would be a nice option as well IMHO ;)

[@amc3]

2:40 - Josh has an issue with his Priority Pass at the lounge, card is rejected. Phones Priority Pass ...... Call is answered by Dr Do Little who clearly only talks to the animals :)

[@thilankasthuriarachchi997]

Welcome to Sri Lanka!! We are warmly welcome you and happy to meet you in Colombo.

[@luhlolax8688]

As a Sri Lankan… Sri lanka is a poor country and a hot country there food is amazing! This was so fun to watch!

[@CherrrrBear]

It's 5:30AM here in the eastern US & I actually got to this and you only posted 1 hour ago! Yay!

[@madhusahanwijewardhana9787]

Ayubowan! Welcome to Sri Lanka! Thankyou for choosing Srilankan Airlines our national airlines.