BWI: Kingfisher Airlines to Launch Flights between Solapur & Mumbai

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Kingfisher Airlines
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 06:23 PM IST (12:53 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Lifestyle, Travel & tourism; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Hospitality, Travel & tourism
Release no: 19198
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Kingfisher Airlines to Launch Flights between Solapur & Mumbai
Flights to Commence from February 17, 2009

Solapur, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, February 10, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Kingfisher Airlines, India's first and only 5-Star airline, today announced that it would commence flights connecting Solapur with Mumbai. To herald the launch of this new route, Kingfisher Airlines operated a special commemorative flight from Solapur to Mumbai.

The services will be operated four times a week and will be operated with Kingfisher Red Service using an ATR aircraft. On board, guests will get complimentary hot and filling food. Guests can earn miles every time they fly and these King Miles can be redeemed for free tickets. What's more, Kingfisher Airlines provides all this and a lot more at the price of a low fare ticket.

Commenting on the launch of this new route, Mr. Subhash Gupte, Vice Chairman, The UB Group and Director, Kingfisher Airlines Limited, said, "I am delighted to announce the launch of services connecting Solapur with the nation's financial capital, Mumbai. The flights connecting Solapur with Mumbai will cater to the unmet needs the community of traders, entrepreneurs and industrialists who have been instrumental in bolstering trade and commerce in the region."

Kingfisher Red has redefined Low Fare Flying in India and is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of excellence in making a journey a memorable experience without burning a hole in your pocket. Kingfisher Airlines has blazed a trail of innovations and introduced a range of market-firsts that have revolutionized 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.

About Kingfisher Airlines:

Kingfisher Airlines is India's first and only 5-Star airline and the only one to offer a premium first class. Besides being the first and only airline in India to offer in-flight entertainment on every seat, Kingfisher offers LIVE TV with 16 channels of live and 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 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 alcoholic beverages (beer and spirits) company and the third largest drinks group in the world.

Kingfisher Airlines covers all segments of air travel from low fares to premium service and offers most flights by any single airline network in India. With the launch of Mumbai -Solapur sector Kingfisher Airlines will now connect 72 cities with a fleet of 76 aircraft and operate over 400 flights a day.

New Services To Be Launched With Effect From February 17, 2009

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Pic 1- Subhash Gupte Vice Chairman UB Group and Director Kingfisher Airlines Ltd at the launch of new flight between Solapur and Mumbai

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CONTACT DETAILS
Prakash Mirpuri,Sr. General Manager -Corporate Media Relations, The UB Group, Mumbai, +91 (22) 22841520, prakash.mirpuri@flykingfisher.com
Shefali Mehta, IPAN - Mumbai, +91 (22) 40661781/ +91 9819410990, shefali.mehta@ipan.com
Sabina Lama, IPAN - Mumbai, +91 (22) 40661781/ +91 9819592389, sabina.lama@ipan.com

KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, LIFESTYLE, TOURISM, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL

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