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Airline review: Food and service make up for this business class’ shortcomings-by Julie Miller The herringbone-style seat set-up. The flight SriLankan Airlines UL607, Sydney to Colombo; Airbus A330-300, business class, seat 7A (window). Flight time 10 hours, 25 minutes. Frequency Direct from Sydney to Colombo Tuesday, Friday and Saturday; other days there are flights via Melbourne. Loyalty scheme FlySmiLes, part of the oneworld Alliance. Carbon emissions 2.07 tonnes for a business class passenger. In keeping with the oneworld Alliance pledge to net-zero emissions by 2050, SriLankan launched voluntary carbon offsetting through its Flygreen program in 2013. Check in After lining up in the economy queue, I’m greeted at the counter with three magic words: “You’ve been upgraded” – a welcome surprise, considering it’s an evening flight. The upgrade also provides access to The House lounge at Sydney Airport. Baggage Business class 40 kilograms checked baggage, carry-on seven kilograms ...