Kingfisher Airlines Becomes the First Indian Carrier to Operate 100 Daily Flights in 15 Months

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India , 2006-08-08

Kingfisher Airlines India’s fastest growing private carrier and the first airline in India to offer a premium first class service on domestic routes, today announced that it had launched a daily non-stop service connecting Mumbai to Chennai.

With three flights daily, in either direction, the addition of this new route will provide convenient service for business and leisure travelers alike. The launch of this new route takes the number of daily flights operated by Kingfisher Airlines to 102 flights connecting 17 destinations and the number of daily flights operated out of Mumbai goes up to 23 flights. Kingfisher Airlines is perhaps the only airline in the domestic circuit to have achieved the goal of 100 daily flights in a mere 15 months.

The launch of this new service connecting the nation’s commercial hub with the fourth largest metropolis in India marks yet another milestone towards achieving the ambitious growth plans of Kingfisher Airlines.

Besides providing more convenient options for air travelers who fly on the Mumbai-Chennai sector, the launch of these new services by Kingfisher Airlines will ensure that the whole experience of flying is comfortable, fun-filled and enjoyable. The addition of these new flights is part of Kingfisher Airlines’ overarching game plan to rapidly expand network by providing connectivity between important destinations which have a huge potential for growth in air traffic, given the overall growth in passenger traffic in domestic aviation.

What’s more all Kingfisher Airlines’ King Club members stand to enjoy double miles credit on travel on this sector. All they have to do is travel between Mum-Chennai or Chennai-Mumbai within the month of August to avail the Double Miles credit into their account.

Adds Mr. Girish Shah, Head Marketing, Kingfisher Airlines Limited, “Kingfisher Airlines has grown by leaps and bounds since its launch. And as we always promise, with Kingfisher Airlines you are bound to experience the Good Times. Our special offer for King Club members will help them accrue miles faster. The same offer stands for all future sector launches.”

About Kingfisher Airlines

Kingfisher Airlines is India's first and only private airline to receive the prestigious, 'Best New Airline of the Year' award in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region from Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA). Kingfisher Airlines has also been voted as the 3rd Most Successful Brand Launch of the Year 2005, in the annual Brand Derby Survey conducted by India’s leading business daily-Business Standard. In another Survey conducted by agencyfaqs.com and Brand Reporter, Kingfisher was voted as the 7th Buzziest Brand of 2005 amongst 2000 leading national and international brands. In 2006, Kingfisher Airlines has bagged the “Service Excellence for a New Airline” award from Skytrax, a UK based specialist global air transport advisor and “Best New Domestic Airline for Excellent Services and Cuisine” award from Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA), the biggest travel writers’ organization, representing members from 70 countries across the globe, that conducts independent annual surveys across various industries related with Travel and Tourism in order to select the best in each category. Kingfisher Airlines commenced operations on May 9th, 2005 with a brand new fleet of aircraft. Kingfisher Airlines offers Full Service at True Value and promises an unparalleled experience to the Indian air traveler. On offer are extra-wide seats and spacious leg room, delicious gourmet meals, international-class cabin crew and a whole host of comforts and delights. Kingfisher Airlines also facilitates doorstep delivery of tickets on guest request. Kingfisher Airlines has further raised the bar by introducing the Indian business traveler to a premium product- Kingfisher First, the finest experience in the Indian skies. For more information on Kingfisher Airlines log on to www.flykingfisher.com . Fly the Good Times with Kingfisher Airlines.

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Contact

Ritu Bararia, Sr. Manager PR and Corporate Affairs, Kingfisher Airlines Ltd, +91 93508 66639
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