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Kingfisher Airlines

History
Kingfisher Airlines based in the Torres UB Group in Bangalore, India
The airline commenced operations on May 9 In 2005, after the dry lease four new Airbus A320-200 aircraft. Its first flight was from Bombay to Delhi. At the launch of the airline, Dr Mallya said that is "committed to achieving our ambition to make the largest private airline Kingfisher Airlines of India, both in capacity and market share 2010. "
Kingfisher was the first airline in India that in-flight entertainment (IFE) on all security systems including domestic flights. All passengers were given a "welcome kit" which includes goodies like a pen, paper, facial and headphones for use with the IFE system. At first, passengers were able to see only recorded TV programming on the IFE system, but later formed a partnership with Dish TV to offer live TV during the flight. And in a marked departure from tradition, Kingfisher Airlines decided to have a safety demonstration on the screen using the IFE system.
On July 14, 2008, Kingfisher unveiled its first widebody aircraft, an Airbus A330-200 (registered VT-VJL) in the 46th Farnborough Airshow site in July 2008. First Kingfisher Airbus A330-200 was widely advertised (as the press release from the airline) as the best A330-200 ever built Airbus.
On 03 September 2008, Kingfisher started its international operations by connecting Bangalore to London. On September 15, 2009, the London service retired.
On February 23, 2010 Kingfisher announced it would join the Oneworld airline alliance in 2011 subject to regulatory approval.
Statistics
Kingfisher Airlines Statistics
Year ended
Passenger Traffic
% Change
The average load factor (%)
April 7th-August 3
12,414,336
–
–
April 8 – March 9
10,850,359
12.6%
60%
Destinations
Kingfisher Airlines serves more than 60 domestic destinations and 7 international destinations in seven countries in Asia and Europe.
Main article: Kingfisher Airlines destinations
Fleet
Airbus A320-200
ATR 72-500
Airbus A330-200
Kingfisher Airlines fleet 'currently consists of ATR 42, ATR 72 and Airbus A320 family aircraft for domestic services and short travel and Airbus A330-200 for international long distance services. The average age of its fleet in January 2009 was 2.3 years.
Kingfisher fleet consists of the following aircraft on January 25, 2010:
Kingfisher Airlines fleet
Aircraft
In service
Orders
Options
Passengers
(First Kingfisher / Kingfisher Class)
Notes
ATR 42-500
2
48 (0 / 48)
Both dry-leased aircraft.
ATR 72-500
17
8
38
20
66 (0 / 66)
72 (0 / 72)
15 new aircraft to be leased dry
Airbus A319-100
3
144 (0 / 144)
All 3 dry leased.
Airbus A320-200
10
3
10
67
134 (20/114)
174 (0 / 174)
180 (0 / 180)
9 dry leased.
Deliveries through 2010-2012.
Airbus A321-200
6
2
151 (32/119)
199 (0 / 199)
2 dry leased.
Airbus A330-200
5
15
217 (30/187)
Deliveries through 2010-2012.
Airbus A350-800
5
TBD
Deliveries from 2014.
Airbus A380-800
5
5
TBD
Deliveries from 2014.
Total
66
130
25
* Kingfisher Airlines has commitment to 35 aircraft from the Airbus A320 and 15 Airbus A350-800 which was announced at the 2007 Paris Air Show.
Services
Cabin class
Domestic
Kingfisher First
The inner Kingfisher First seats have a field of 48-inch seat and a seat recline 125 degrees. There are chargers and mobile handsets every seat. Passengers can avail of the latest international newspapers and magazines. There is also a steam ironing board Kingfisher First cabin. Each seat is equipped with a custom system with AVOD IFE offering a wide range of Hollywood and Bollywood films, English and Hindi television, 16 channels live TV and 10 radio channels Kingfisher. Passengers also receive Bose noise-canceling headphones.
Kingfisher is a national first-only available on selected aircraft Airbus A320 family.
Kingfisher Class
The Kingfisher class has 32 internal to 34 inches of seat pitch with footrest. Each seat is equipped with AVOD IFE systems on board the Airbus A320 family. As in Kingfisher First, passengers can access the latest movies, programs in English and Hindi TV, Live TV and Radio Kingfisher.
On board the ATR 72-500s are 17 drop-down color LCD screens mounted with loudspeakers in the cockpit audio above, a head unit to handle CD and DVD, and a control panel of the crew. The screens measure 12.7 cm by 9.3 cm, weighs 0.2 kg each and are spaced every two or three rows of seating on both sides of the cabin.
Economy class meal aboard a domestic flight Kingfisher Airlines
Kingfisher Red
After Kingfisher Airlines acquired Air Deccan, its name was changed to Simplifly Deccan and then to Kingfisher Red. Kingfisher Red is the kind of low-cost Kingfisher Airlines on domestic routes. Passengers are given complimentary in-flight meals and bottled water. A special edition of the magazine Cine Blitz is the only reading material provided.
Kingfisher Airlines is the first airline in India to expand its program of King Club frequent flyer its low-cost as well. Passengers can even earn King Miles when flying Kingfisher Network, which can be redeemed for free tickets for travel on Kingfisher Airlines or partner airlines.
International
Kingfisher First
The First International Kingfisher has a full flat-bed seats with an inclination of 180 degrees, with a seat pitch of 78 inches and seat width from 20 to 24.54 inches. Passengers are given Merino wool blankets, a kit of Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries, pajamas she wears, five-course meals and alcoholic beverages. Also available are massage seats, chargers and USB connectors.
All Kingfisher first seat has a TV 17 inch widescreen with touch controls personal AVOD and offers 357 hours programming content, divided into 36 channels, including Hollywood and Bollywood movies, along with 16 channels of live TV, so passengers can watch their favorite live TV. There is also a collection of interactive games, a jukebox and customized playlists Kingfisher Radio. Passengers are Bose headphones noise cancellation.
The service aboard the Kingfisher First cabin includes a social area that includes a full bar with a personal waiter, a theft from be very close area equipped with two sofas and bar stools, a full-fledged chef aboard the aircraft and any time dining. A turndown service includes conversion seat in a fully flat bed and an air hostess to bed when the traveler is ready to sleep.
The first two classes Kingfisher Kingfisher and lighting function mood in the Airbus A330-200 with light systems corresponding to the time of the current day and flight.
Kingfisher Class
The international seats Kingfisher class offers a seat pitch of 34 inches, seat width 18 inches and a seat recline of 25 degrees (6 inches). Passengers receive the full length modacrylic blankets, pillows, full size and business class meals. There are seats chargers and USB connectors.
Each seat has a TV Kingfisher class 10.6 inch widescreen with touch controls AVOD personal. The IFE is similar to that of Kingfisher first class international.
Entertainment on board
system Kingfisher is the Thales IFE TopSeries i3000/i4000 aboard the Airbus A320 family, and Thales TopSeries i5000 aboard the Airbus A330 family aircraft provided by the France-based Thales Group.
Kingfisher Lounge
Kingfisher rooms offered to passengers in first Kingfisher, along with King and King Club Silver members Gold Club Lounges found at:
La India
Bangalore
Chennai
Delhi
Hyderabad
Mumbai
King Club
The frequent flyer program Kingfisher Airlines is called the King's Club in which members earn King Miles every time they fly with Kingfisher or its partner airlines, hotels, rental cars, business finance and lifestyle. There are four levels in the scheme: King Club Base, Red, Silver and Gold levels. Members can redeem points for more than one set of plans. Gold and Silver members enjoy access to the Kingfisher Lounge, priority check-in, excess baggage, bonus miles, and 2 First Kingfisher update Gold membership vouchers.
Accidents and Incidents
On November 10, 2009, Flight 4124, operated by ATR 72-212A VT-KAC off the runway after landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. The aircraft suffered considerable damage, but the 46 passengers and crew escaped unharmed.
References
Kingfisher Airlines ^ Media Center
^ Kingfisher Airlines 5 Star Airline status conferred
^ ICICI, Kingfisher, Taj top brands in Asia and the Pacific: Survey
^ National Passengers carried by Indian Airlines begins in May, 2009
^ "Contact Us". Kingfisher Airlines. Retrieved on August 25, 2009.
^ ENS Economic Bureau. Jet, Kingfisher trying to fly in formation. " Indian Express. Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Retrieved on August 25, 2009.
^ Kingfisher Airlines to have wings on May 9
^ Kingfisher partner with Dish TV
^ Kingfisher Airlines unveils its first widebody aircraft
^ La India Kingfisher Airlines set to join oneworld alliance
^ India's Kingfisher Airlines set to join oneworld alliance
^ Traffic Statistics
Kingfisher ^ Airlines Fleet
^ Companies order five A350s Kingfisher otherwise gloomy April
^ Kingfisher Airlines will inaugurate the new Airbus A330-200 designed to carry customer experience with the highest level of quality
^ Airborne again: IFE systems
^ "Accident description". Network Security aviation. http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20091110-0. Retrieved on November 11, 2009.
External Links
Mumbai portal
Companies portal
Aviation SA
Official website
Kingfisher World – The world of the good times
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Future members: Kingfisher Airlines S7 Airlines
Former members: Canadian Airlines Aer Lingus
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