SriLankan Airlines, in collaboration with Charter X, has successfully operated seven special flights to facilitate the travel of teams participating in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The flights, which ran from 8 February to 1 March 2026, connected host India and co-host Sri Lanka, ensuring timely and seamless travel for teams from the United States, India, Namibia, England, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe.
The series of flights began with UL1144 from Mumbai to Colombo, carrying Team USA. This was followed by UL1145 from Colombo to Ahmedabad for Team India and UL1128 from Chennai to Colombo for Team Namibia on 16 February. On 17 February, UL1188 transported Team England from Kolkata to Colombo, whilst UL1128 carried Team New Zealand from Chennai to Colombo on 18 February. Team Zimbabwe travelled on UL1143 from Colombo to Mumbai on 21 February. The final flight, UL1143 from Colombo to Mumbai on 1 March, once again carried Team England, marking the conclusion of this special series.
This initiative by SriLankan Airlines highlights its commitment to supporting international sporting events and ensuring that players reach their destinations efficiently. The airline's efforts have been instrumental in maintaining the smooth progression of the tournament, allowing fans worldwide to enjoy the cricketing action
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