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SriLankan Airlines has formally joined oneworld during a ceremony at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), marking the first carrier from the Indian subcontinent to join an alliance. ATW All photos by Victoria Moores
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oneworld joining ceremony for SriLankan Airlines
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oneworld joining ceremony
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SriLankan delegates arrive for oneworld joining ceremony.
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SriLankan Airlines' cabin crew
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Cabin crew member
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Traditional greeting of delegates.
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The joining ceremony was held at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport