Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Kingfisher Airlines, India's fastest growing private airline and the first airline in India to offer a premium first class service on domestic routes, today announced the launch of conveniently timed, direct flights from Mumbai to Nagpur, Indore and Guwahati thus introducing Kingfisher Airlines' service to two new destinations- Nagpur and Indore.
With the launch of services on these three new sectors, Kingfisher Airlines now connects 28 cities with 163 flights a day on the wings of a fleet of 26 .brand new aircraft.
Commenting on the launch of these new routes, Dr. Vijay Mallya, Chairman and CEO, Kingfisher Airlines Limited said, "Kingfisher Airlines has redefined the experience of flying and has come to be regarded as an airline that sets new benchmarks in service excellence for the industry. Through the launch of these new routes, Kingfisher Airlines reaffirms its commitment toward addressing the needs of its guests by providing connectivity between the commercial capital of the country and other cities that are rapidly emerging as centres of economic activity. The pace of growth of Kingfisher Airlines coupled with a constant endeavour to raise the bar has endeared Kingfisher Airlines to its guests and this is sure to catapult Kingfisher Airlines into the position of a market leader by the year 2010".
The new services between Mumbai-Nagpur and Mumbai-Indore will also be a boon for guests in Bhopal as well as Raipur, as Nagpur and Indore are the nearest cities offering airport facilities. Guests from Bhopal and Raipur can now enjoy more convenient connections to other key destinations across the country. These new routes will provide better connectivity and convenience to guests and are looked upon as very key revenue generating routes.
The Mumbai-Guwahati flight will be the longest non-stop flight offered by Kingfisher Airlines. The flying time between Mumbai and Guwahati is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
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, Kingfisher Airlines was voted as the 8th Buzziest Brand of 2006 amongst 2000 leading national and international brands. Kingfisher Airlines has also bagged the 'Service Excellence for a New Airline' award from Skytrax, a UK based specialist global air transport advisor.
Another addition to the list of laurels is the 'Best New Domestic Airline for Excellent Services and Cuisine' award from Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA). In a survey conducted by IMB for Times of India, 46% of the participants voted Kingfisher Airlines 'The Best Airline' and 'India's Favourite Carrier'. Kingfisher Airlines has also won the 'Brand Leadership Award' in the service and hospitality segment against several acclaimed hotels, leading banks and other airlines. Lastly Kingfisher Airlines won The Economic Times Avaya Award for Excellence in 'Customer Responsiveness' for 2006. The Award is highly acclaimed and is presented by India's largest selling Economic daily, The Economic Times. For more information on Kingfisher Airlines log on to www.flykingfisher.com. Fly the Good Times with Kingfisher Airlines.
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Malini Nair, Manager PR, Kingfisher Airlines Ltd, +91 93242 39730 malini.nair@flykingfisher.com
Jay N, IPAN, Mumbai, +91 9867966996 jayesh.n@ipan.com
Source: Kingfisher Airlines (Business Wire India)
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