Kingfisher Airlines Launches Flights from Kathmandu to New Delhi
Launches 2 other new international routes – New Delhi to Dubai and Mumbai to Dubai
Kathmandu, April 24, 2010Kingfisher Airlines, India’s only Five Star Airline rated by Skytrax, today announced the launch of daily flights from Kathmandu to New Delhi. The launch of this new route marks the first time that Kingfisher Airlines is commencing operations from Kathmandu.
In addition to this new route, Kingfisher Airlines also launched 2 other new international routes with the commencement of flights from New Delhi to Dubai and Mumbai to Dubai.
The flights on all these routes are being operated with Kingfisher Airlines’ modern fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft. The flights on the Kathmandu – New Delhi route will feature Kingfisher Class, the premium economy service from Kingfisher Airlines. The award-winning Kingfisher experience includes roomy seats with a wide seat pitch and ample leg room, in-flight entertainment, delectable cuisine, specially trained international cabin crew and a host of on-board comforts.
Commenting on the launch of these new international routes, Dr. Vijay Mallya, Chairman and CEO, Kingfisher Airlines Limited said, “I am delighted to announce the launch of Kingfisher Airlines’ maiden flight between Kathmandu and New Delhi. Kingfisher Airlines has redefined the whole experience of flying and with the launch of this new service, discerning flyers on this popular route popular will now have the choice of traveling with India’s favourite airline.”
Kingfisher Airlines has the largest network in India and flies to many cities that are served exclusively by Kingfisher Airlines. Guests flying in from Kathmandu to New Delhi will get easy and convenient connections to Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad.
The New Delhi-Kathmandu flight offers excellent connectivity with Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Leh and London amongst other cities. Kingfisher Airlines’ guests will now be able to fly in from these cities and easily connect with the New Delhi-Kathmandu flight.
Kingfisher Airlines caters to all segments of air travel ranging from low-fare service – Kingfisher Red, to the premium economy service – Kingfisher Class, to the luxurious Kingfisher First. As India’s market-leading airline, Kingfisher Airlines offers the maximum number of flights offered by any single airline network in India. Kingfisher Airlines connects 61 cities in India and 8 international destinations and has over 390 daily departures with a fleet of 66 aircraft.
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Origin
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Destination
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Flight No.
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Dep.
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Arr.
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Aircraft Type
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Days
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Kathmandu
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New Delhi
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IT066
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4:35 pm
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6:00 pm
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A320
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Daily
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New Delhi
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Kathmandu
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IT065
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1:30 pm
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3:25 pm
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A320
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Daily
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New Delhi
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Dubai
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IT 041
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7:25 pm
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9:25 pm
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A320
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Daily
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Dubai
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New Delhi
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IT 042
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10:40 pm
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3:50 am
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A320
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Daily
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Mumbai
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Dubai
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IT 043
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8:30 pm
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10:00 pm
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A320
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Daily
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Dubai
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Mumbai
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IT 044
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11:15 pm
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3:45 am
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A320
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Daily
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About Kingfisher Airlines:
Kingfisher Airlines is India’s only Five Star Airline rated by Skytrax and the only one to offer a premium first class service on domestic routes. Besides being the first airline in India to offer in-flight entertainment, Kingfisher offers LIVE TV with 16 channels of live and exciting content. The airline has won an impressive line-up of prestigious international awards from Aviation Experts, Travel and Tourism Writers for innovation and customer responsiveness. Kingfisher Airlines also offers its valued guests the king of all frequent flyer programmes – King Club. This unique loyalty programme offers the fastest way to earn free tickets along with unparalleled rewards and benefits. br>
In September 2008, Kingfisher Airlines launched international services and currently offers services to London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Bangkok, Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu. Kingfisher Airlines is a 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 alcoholic beverages (beer and spirits).
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