Kingfisher Airlines News Archive
Kingfisher Airlines interlinks southern coast
14 October, 2007 – The country’s fastest growing airline, Kingfisher Airlines, has kick started daily direct flights from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode, and from Kozhikode to Mangalore and Goa.
Kingfisher Airlines picks up 26 % stake in Air Deccan
30 May, 2007 – The Kingfisher-Deccan deal seems to be through with TV channels reporting that Kingfisher Airlines has picked up a 26 per cent stake in budget airline Air Deccan, at Rs 150 per share. An official announcement is expected later in the day.
Kingfisher flies into WorldPerks alliance
3 May, 2007 – Kingfisher Airlines has joined the Northwest WorldPerks program as a partner airline. The partnership is expected to provide added benefits to Northwest’s WorldPerks members traveling within India
Kingfisher-Airbus deal for 50 aircraft
22 June, 2007 – Kingfisher Airlines has inked a deal with Airbus Industrie to purchase 50 aircraft at an estimated $7.3 billion.
Kingfisher Airlines deploys Sabre Airline Solutions
February 6, 2006 — Kingfisher Airlines has picked Sabre Airline Solutions to provide a full suite of more than 20 enterprise applications to enhance its guest processing functions.
Kingfisher – Air Deccan tipped to be largest domestic airline
Liquor baron Vijay Mallya-owned Kingfisher’s investment in Air Deccan is set to make the new entity Kingfisher-Air Deccan become one of the largest domestic airlines in India, linking 69 destinations and offering over 556 flights every day with a fleet strength of 87 aircraft.
Kingfisher flights to Thiruvananthapuram from Bangalore
January 22, 2006 – Thiruvananthapuram has finally got a taste of Kingfisher. Vijay Mallya’s Kingfisher Airlines touched base in the Kerala capital to an extravagant welcome led by the state tourism minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan.
Kingfisher Airlines partners with Toyota F1 racing
March 22, 2007: Vijay Mallya-owned Kingfisher Airlines is on a racing track. India’s fastest-growing airline, along with Toyota Motorsport, has entered into a multi-year partnership deal for the Panasonic Toyota F1 Racing team
Kingfisher Airlines’ Trivandrum-Chennai daily direct flight launched
1 March, 2008 – Kingfisher Airlines will launch daily non-stop flights connecting Thiruvananthapuram with Chennai.
Kingfisher starts direct flights to Nagpur, Indore and Guwahati from Mumbai
April 24, 2007: In keeping with the tag of being the country’s fastest growing airline, the Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines has begun operating direct flights from Mumbai to Nagpur, Indore and Guwahati.
Kingfisher, Emirates deal to add frequent flyer benefits
12 February, 2008 – Kingfisher Airlines and Emirates Airlines have entered into a deal to expand the benefits offered to members of their frequent flyers’ programs. Both partners will explore and embark on mutually beneficial marketing opportunities.
Kingfisher Imphal Guwahati flights
April 26, 2007: The Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines has launched direct flights from Guwahati to Imphal.
Kingfisher Airlines-Air Deccan deal not likely
9 May, 2007 — Mallya proposed, but in vain. Said Deccan chief Captain Gopinath, “He (Mallya) may want to buy the moon but the moon may not be available for sale.”
Kingfisher talks to Abu Dhabi firm for MRO in India
April 24, 2007 – Maintenance, repair and overhaul is something airline companies ensure before they take flight.
Kingfisher to enable in-flight mobile phone usage
15 September, 2007 – Vijay Mallya’s Kingfisher Airlines is currently mulling over mobile phone usage aboard flights. The fastest growing carrier has said it would introduce
in-flight mobile phone capability.
Jet, Kingfisher eye Emirates’ stake in SriLankan Airlines
25 January, 2008 – Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines are said to be keen on acquiring Emirates’ stake in SriLankan Airlines.
Indian firms to fight it out in the US skies
April 26, 2007: The skies above the Americas is bound to see Indian competition, that too on a mega scale. With rivals Jet Air and Kingfisher gathering all ammunition to fight it out in the US skies
Jet Airways, Kingfisher, Air India San Francisco flights planned
5 February, 2008 – San Francisco is emerging as the hot new destination for Indian carriers. Airline companies are reportedly vying with each other to launch flights to San Francisco International Airport.
Air India to order ten A380s in 2008
26 February, 2008 – Apart from Air India, Kingfisher also likely to buy 5 Airbus A380 planes.
Mallya may go for funds’ mop up for A380 buy
17 May, 2007 — The Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines is trying to raise funds to buy the A380, the world’s largest airline, through a combination of proceeds from an IPO and other private investors.
Kingfisher starts airlines company in US
23 July, 2005 — Kingfisher Airlines has incorporated a company in US – Kingfisher International Airlines – to enable it to commence operations from US to India.
Kingfisher Airlines to begin Delhi-Mumbai flights on Aug 15
5th August 2005 – Under its route expansion plans, Kingfisher Airlines is to launch its daily non-stop services between New Delhi and Mumbai from August 15.
Kingfisher Airlines commences Mumbai-Goa flights
15th August 2005 – Kingfisher Airlines has commenced its Mumbai-Goa service from Dabolim International Airport in Goa, with two daily flights.
Kingfisher Airlines takes delivery of its first brand new Airbus A320 aircraft
Kingfisher Airlines wants to be India’s largest private airline by 2010; aims to be profitable in the 1st year
Vijay Mallya’s Kingfisher Airlines takes off in May
Kingfisher Airlines to take off on May 7, the birthday of Vijay Mallya’s son
CHEAP THRILLS – India’s Budget Airlines
Low-cost airlines are mushrooming in India, and the traveller has become the king. “The Fare Well” carriers are putting a smile on the face of the Indian air passenger. Dancewthshadows reports from the tarmac.
Kingfisher Airlines to take wings on May 9
May 8, 2005 — Kingfisher Airlines floated by Liquor baron Vijay Mallya spreads wings on May 9, 2005, with its first flight taking off from Mumbai to Delhi at the first light of the dawn.
22 Oct. 2004 — Vijay Mallya does not know if he should laugh or cry. One the one hand, the UB group chief’s dream baby Kingfisher Airlines will take longer to take wings. On the other, he just got the freedom to get more foreign funds for Kingfisher Airlines. That’s business.
Kingfisher Airlines undecided on stake sale
19 September, 2005: The Vijay Mallya-promoted budget airline Kingfisher Airlines may either go for an initial public offering or divest stake to private investors in its bid to raise funds for its ambitious expansion plans.
Kingfisher, Royal Air, GO race to the sky
If we thought air travel could not get any cheaper without towing the plane with a train engine, we were wrong. Air fares will come down further and we are going to benefit. Wait till April-September
Air Deccan, Kingfisher in no-poach pact
1 April, 2005 — Was there an incipient battle between established no-budget airline Air Deccan and upcoming private airline Kingfisher?
Kingfisher Airlines in pact with Toyota Racing, sponsors Toyota’s Formula One car in 2007
Automobile giant Toyota and airline major Kingfisher Airlines have joined hands. A new sponsorship deal between the two will make Kingfisher an official partner of Toyota Racing.
Kingfisher Airlines opens City Ticketing Office in Kolkata
January 31, 2007 – Fastest growing Indian airline Kingfisher Airlines has unveiled its City Ticketing Office at the West Bengal capital of Kolkata. With the opening of this office,
Kingfisher Airlines bids for Air Sahara
9th November 2005 – Baron of beer and Boeings, Vijay Mallya has announced his bid to acquire 100% stake in Air Sahara, which looking for a buyer to offload some of its promoter stake.
Kingfisher Airlines becomes official airline of IPL
Kingfisher Airlines, the domestic Indian air carrier owned by liquor baron Vijay Mallya, will be the official airline of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), which kickstarts on April 18.
NDTV – Kingfisher to launch NDTV Good Times
4 September, 2007 — NDTV has announced the launch of its first Lifestyle channel, NDTV Good Times, in collaboration with Vijay Mallya’s UB Group. NDTV Good Times will combine NDTV’s expertise in programming with the lifestyle associations of the Kingfisher brand.
Co-branded Credit Card from ICICI Bank and Kingfisher Airlines
5 August, 2005 — Kingfisher Airlines has entered into an agreement with ICICI Bank, India’s second largest Bank, to create a co-branded credit card that will allow its members a host of privileges and would also serve as an incentive to become loyal travelers of Kingfisher Airlines.
Kingfisher celebrates fifth anniversary of Kingfisher Fashion Awards
April 04, 2005 — (Business Wire India): Kingfisher, India’s number one beer brand, today hosted Kingfisher Fashion Awards 2005 at a spellbinding ceremony held to announce the winners of awards in different categories
Royal Airways’ SpiceJet to take wings in May
ere comes another budget flier to spice up the Indian skies! Royal Airways has announced its plan to enter Indian aviation by May 2005. The carrier will be called SpiceJet.