British Airways (London) will start nonstop London (Gatwick)-Colombo (Sri Lanka) flights starting on March 31, 2013. The route will be operated three days a week and flown with Boeing 777-200 ERs.
Copyright Photo: Rolf Wallner. Boeing 77-236 ER G-YMMT (msn 36518) completes its final approach into London (Heathrow).
British Airways: 
very good we need more flights to colombo
It is welcome news. My experience with BA had been pleasant and hassle free.