Available only to tickets purchased through its Website at SriLankan Airlines’, the airline is offering all inclusive economy class one-way and return tickets from Colombo to London, Paris or Frankfurt at a mere Rs. 9,990* one-way and Rs. 19,900* return.

There are airport charges and taxes to be added, but the airline has removed all fuel surcharges for this promotion. `A0

The once in a lifetime offer is valid immediately with all travel agents to be completed by Decembe 10, 2006.

The offer is likely to appeal to travellers visiting family and friends between October and just ahead of the Christmas and New Year holiday season, looking for a short break before the year end and for those with a desire for a winter vacation.

SriLankan Airlines’ E-Commerce Manager, Kapila Bandara said, "Most Sri Lankans tend to take short breaks in the Far East, Maldives or India, but we want to give them an irresistible offer to experience the other side of the world for a change at prices they cannot afford to miss."

The offer promotes SriLankan Airlines’ new winter schedule to the region, which includes direct connections from Colombo to Frankfurt and Paris.

In addition to direct flights, the move also increases the number of seats SriLankan offers to both Paris and Frankfurt.

Frankfurt, meanwhile , will see an additional flight this winter, increasing the weekly schedule to four services.

SriLankan Airlines flies from Colombo to London 12 times per week, Frankfurt four times and three weekly services to Paris.

SriLankan Airlines has won many international accolades for its warm and friendly service including the Best Airline, Best Cabin Crew and Best In-flight Service and Entertainment.

SriLankan Airlines is 43.6 per cent owned and fully managed by Emirates Airlines.