Curfew And Note On Arrival In Sri Lanka After Series Of Bombings

Visitors should consider planning to Sri Lanka after 8 consecutive explosions occurred in several churches and hotels of the country.
Curfew and note on arrival in Sri Lanka after series of bombings
The island nation of Sri Lanka suffered six explosions that occurred almost simultaneously on the morning of April 21, at three five-star hotels and three major churches in the capital Colombo and the surrounding area. Two explosions later occurred in the suburbs of Colombo that afternoon. 207 people were killed and 450 injured, including some foreign nationals from England, India, Denmark, China, Turkey, the Netherlands and Portugal.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the series of explosions in Sri Lanka

. Photo: CBC.
The Sri Lankan government has issued a nationwide curfew that takes effect immediately and lasts until further notice. Below are notes for travelers who are in Sri Lanka or planning to visit this island nation
Air
National airline SriLankan Airlines said flights are operating normally, and ensure passengers of all airlines are allowed to leave Bandaranaike International Airport during curfew.




Passengers can arrive at the airport during curfew, but must present their airline ticket and passport at the checkpoints. Due to tight security at the airport, passengers are required to show up 4 hours before their flight.
Passengers flying from Colombo need to arrive at the airport early to complete security procedures and be ready for any change. Photo: Skytrax.
AirAsia confirmed that flights to and from the international airport in Colombo were operating properly. The Malaysia-based airline will offer three options for passengers who want to change their schedules. The first is a free change of departure time to another date on the same sector, within 30 calendar days The second is to receive points accrued according to the cost of the flight (for flights booked within 90 calendar days).



The third option is a full refund.
Etihad Airlines also advises customers to arrive at Colombo airport early and stay alert.
Emirates confirms flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Sri Lanka continue to run on normal schedules. The airline also noted that passengers need to arrive early if traveling from Colombo.
Security at Bandaranaike International Airport has increased after a two-meter-long tube bomb was found nearby and disabled on April 22. Passengers should regularly update the situation before deciding to depart.
Hotel
A series of explosions occurred at four five-star hotels in the capital Colombo, including the Cinnamon Grand, Shangri-La, Kingsbury Hotel and a smaller hotel in Dehiwala.
A spokesman for the Shangri-La hotel chain confirmed an explosion occurred at 9:30 a.



m. on April 21 at its Table One cafe. The brand is working with local authorities and emergency forces to provide assistance to all affected employees and customers.
A spokesperson for Cinnamon Hotels confirmed guests can continue their Cinnamon Grand stay and all other operations return to normal.
The location of the April 21 attacks in Sri Lanka. Photo: News.com.au.




Recommendation
A series of countries such as the US, UK, Canada, UAE, and India ... recommend citizens to consider planning to Sri Lanka in the current dangerous situation.
Governments emphasized that citizens should stay away from affected areas after a series of explosions in Sri Lanka, find safe shelter, update curfew information, adhere to security measures. at the airport and local government directives, keep up to date with news and stay alert.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka has contacted the local authorities and has not recorded any Vietnamese citizens affected, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka keeps in touch with local authorities to update information and take protective measures in case Vietnamese citizens are affected.




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