SriLankan Airlines provides special arrangements for fasting passengers

A limited quantity of dates, fruits and other items are being carried on board SriLankan flights which will be in the air at the time of breaking the fast in the evenings.

The airline is even providing takeaway packs for passengers on Jeddah bound flights that touch down shortly before 6 p.m, since they may need to break their fast while still at the airport.

Passengers are requested to inform the airline of their special requirements at the time of booking their flight, to their travel agent or to the SriLankan Airlines ticket office.

Passengers who book through the Internet should also notify the airline through the "Meal Request" column in the on-line form.

This is especially important where groups of fasting passengers are travelling, so that arrangements can be made well ahead of the flight, as regular flights are only prepared for a limited number of fasting passengers with special needs.

Passengers should also bring their special needs to the attention of staff at the airport check-in counters, so that fasting passengers can be allocated seating together, if possible, and cabin staff will be notified of their special requirements. All cabin staff have been briefed with regard to these special arrangements during Ramadan.

SriLankan Airlines now serves 41 destinations in 22 countries, throughout the Middle East, Europe, South Asia, and the Far East.