3 New Routes Offer Connectivity Between Mumbai & Nanded, Nanded & Latur & Latur & Mumbai | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nanded, October 4, 2008—Kingfisher Airlines, India`s first and only 5-Star airline, today announced that it would commence services on three new routes connecting Nanded and Latur with Mumbai. The services will be operated using a brand new ATR aircraft that has just recently been inducted into the fleet of Kingfisher Airlines Limited. The flights on these new routes will commence from October 6, 2008. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
To herald the launch of these new routes, Kingfisher Airlines operated a special flight from Mumbai to Nanded and Latur. The commemorative flight landed at Nanded`s Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Airport at 10 am and was received by leading dignitaries who welcomed the arriving guests on board. The flight later took off for Latur with prominent dignitaries on-board. At Latur, the special flight was given a rousing reception. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commenting on the launch of these new routes Mr. Subhash Gupte, Vice Chairman, The UB Group and Director, Kingfisher Airlines Limited, said, ~I am delighted to announce the launch of services connecting Nanded and Latur with the nation`s financial capital, Mumbai. The tri-weekly services connecting Nanded with Latur and Mumbai will cater to the unmet needs of pilgrims and the community of traders, entrepreneurs and industrialists who have been instrumental in bolstering trade and commerce in the region~. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ever since its launch in May 2005, Kingfisher Airlines has blazed a trail of innovations and introduced a range of market-firsts that have completely redefined the whole experience of flying. By elevating its customers to a level of being `guests` and not just passengers, Kingfisher Airlines has endeared itself to consumers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kingfisher Airlines recently commenced international operations with the launch of 14 flights a week from Bangalore to London Heathrow. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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About Kingfisher Airlines | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kingfisher Airlines is India`s first and only 5-Star airline and the only one to offer a premium first class service on domestic routes. Besides being the first and only airline in India to offer in-flight entertainment on every seat, Kingfisher Airlines offers LIVE TV with 16 channels of live & exciting content. The airline has received numerous awards for innovation, customer responsiveness and was voted the ~Best New Airline of the Year~ within months of its launch. Kingfisher Airlines has recently launched international services with 14 flights a week from Bangalore to London. Kingfisher Airlines is part of The UB Group that is one of India`s largest conglomerates with diverse interests and a global presence. The UB Group is also the largest Indian manufacturer of beverage alcohol (beer & spirits) and the second largest drinks group in the world. With the merger of Kingfisher Airlines and Deccan, the airline covers all segments of air travel from value fares to premium fares and offers the most flights by any single airline network in India. The combined entity now connects 65 cities in India with 425 daily departures across India. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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