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26 Jan 2009

Kingfisher to start operations to Maldives

Kingfisher Airlines, an Indian based private airline, has announced that it would offer flights to seven more international destinations over the next three months.

According to Kingfisher Airlines Vice-President (Global Sales), Siva Ramachandran the destinations includes Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Dhaka, Dubai and Maldives.

In addition the company is planning to extend to other international destinations in the Gulf such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. To cater for the proposed expansion, VP Ramachandran says that they are seeking Indian government’s approval to hire foreign crew.

Kingfisher Airlines is an airline based in Bangalore, India. It operates 218 flights a day and has a network of 38 destinations, with regional and long-haul international services and utilizes eight A320 aircrafts.

Many in Maldives believe that the commencement of operations to Male’ by King Fisher would bring an end to the endless waiting lists and ease the present difficulties faced with travelling public.

Source: Miadhu

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