Friday, October 16, 2009

Kingfisher Airlines starts flights from Singapore to Mumbai

Kingfisher Airlines, India’s only five star airline, has started operating daily non stop flights from Singapore to Mumbai. The flights on this new route are operated using brand new Airbus A330-200 aircraft.The airline has also started daily operations between Hong Kong and Mumbai operating the Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The launch of flights from India to Singapore and Hong Kong marks the first time that Kingfisher Airlines will be flying to Southeast Asia.

Kingfisher Airlines flight IT 071 will take off from Mumbai at 10:55 pm and arrive at Hong Kong at 8:05 am, local time. The return flight IT 072 will take off from Hong Kong at 2:05 pm, local time and arrive in Mumbai at 5:50 pm. Similarly, Kingfisher Airlines flight IT 029 will take off from Mumbai at 11:05 pm and arrive at Singapore at 7:05 am, local time. The return flight IT 030 will take off from Singapore at 10:15 am and arrive in Mumbai at 1:05 pm local time.

The start of Kingfisher Airlines’ operations signals the airline’s confidence in the traffic growth potential between Singapore and India. India is Singapore’s fourth largest source of tourist arrivals by air. In 2008, there were 2.5 million passenger movements between India and Singapore.

Commenting on the launch of this new international route, Atul Kumria, Regional Director North America, Kingfisher Airlines Limited, said, am happy to announce daily non stop flights from Singapore and Hong Kong to Mumbai. We are internationally known for our award winning service and a truly five star, world class flying experience.