Sri Lanka recently faced a significant safety downgrade by AirlineRatings.com following a serious cockpit incident involving a SriLankan Airlines flight from Sydney to Colombo. During this flight, the captain allegedly locked the female copilot out of the cockpit after a disagreement, prompting intervention from the cabin crew to resolve the situation. This incident, considered extremely grave, led to the airline's safety rating being reduced from seven to six stars. SriLankan Airlines has grounded the captain involved, and an investigation by Sri Lanka's Civil Aviation Authority is underway
Adding to concerns, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Sri Lanka, advising increased caution due to civil unrest and the risk of terrorism. Protests and demonstrations linked to the country's ongoing economic difficulties, which led to a $2.9 billion IMF bailout, can escalate rapidly
These developments have raised questions about both travel safety and the broader stability of the country, with mounting public dissatisfaction over governance and economic reforms further complicating the situation
thediplomat.com, travel.state.gov, airlineratings.com
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