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Kingfisher Airlines flags off inaugural flight from Mumbai to Hong Kong
Kingfisher Airlines flags off inaugural flight from Mumbai to Hong Kong17-Sep-2009 |
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Prominent amongst them were Mr. Stanley Hui Hon-chung, the CEO of Airport Authority Hong Kong, Mr. AK Ravi Nedungadi, Director, Kingfisher Airlines Limited, who is also President and CFO, The UB Group and Mr. Siva Ramachandran, Vice President, Global Sales, Kingfisher Airlines Limited. A brief ceremony was held where Mr. Nedungadi and Mr. Hui of Airport Authority Hong Kong handed over the boarding card to the first guest checking in for flight IT 072 to Mumbai. Addressing media persons who had gathered to witness the flag off the inaugural flight, Mr. AK Ravi Nedungadi, Director, Kingfisher Airlines Limited said, “A growing number of travellers from India to Hong Kong and the South East Asia are demanding more choice, greater luxury and better value for money when choosing flights for business and leisure trips to India. There is tremendous potential for this route which Kingfisher Airlines is committed to developing with its new aircraft and superior service. With our award-winning service, our flights will offer guests who travel on these routes, a truly five-star, world-class flying experience.” Mr. Siva Ramachandran, Vice President, Global Sales, Kingfisher Airlines Limited added, “Tourism and business between India and South East Asia are growing rapidly, driven by ongoing economic development, growing trade and rising incomes. At the same time, leisure and corporate flyers are demanding more. This is a fantastic opportunity for Kingfisher Airlines as we are pioneers in redefining the flying experience and providing personal service that meets the needs of sophisticated flyers.” Earlier in the day, the maiden flight of Kingfisher Airlines was welcomed by Mr. Howard Eng, Executive Director, Airport Operations, Hong Kong International Airport. A welcome ceremony was held just outside gate 61 of Hong Kong Airport where guests were welcomed with a traditional Indian aarti tikka ceremony. Starting today, Kingfisher Airlines will also launches flights between Mumbai and Singapore. Kingfisher Airlines has a fleet of 71 aircraft and flies to 65 cities in India and 7 international destinations. It has over 360 daily departures on its domestic route network with 126 flights a week on its international route network.
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 17-Sep-09
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