A Gulf Air spokesperson in Colombo said Monday that in addition to Colombo, termination of African operations will commence on March 24.

" As a first step in the process to conclude African operations, Casablanca in Morocco will be stuck off on March 24."

This decision he said will allow Gulf Air to re-allocate assets more effectively, strengthen the network further in key areas, either by increasing flight frequencies to key destinations or by assigning aircraft for service on high demand sectors.

Gulf Air's Vice President Fareed Al Alawi said that their first commitment however remains to customers and steps are already in place to minimise any potential impact of the decision.

"Assistance will be provided to ensure seamless travel with minimal disruption when the change is implemented at the end of March. Representation will be retained in Colombo through the appointed General Sales Agent (GSA), and the office in Morocco will remain open until other measures are in place.