The Abu Dhabi-based airline will instead offer flights to Colombo through its interline partner, Sri Lankan Airlines.
Geert W. Boven, Etihad Airways' executive vice president sales and services, said: "Etihad continually monitors the commercial performance of its global flight network and has taken this decision following extensive market analysis."
"Whilst it is always disappointing to exit a market, the decision means that we will be able to redeploy the A330-200 aircraft to new destinations on our expanding flight network."
In order to minimise disruption, Etihad will honour its commitment to ticketed passengers after 9 September.
Etihad Holidays will continue to market Sri Lanka in conjunction with its partners.
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Etihad to discontinue Colombo flights
- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, July 19 - 2007 at 11:11
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Etihad Airways will discontinue its services to Colombo from 9 September.
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About Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi.
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Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorThursday, July 19 - 2007 at 11:11 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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