Kingfisher to launch daily Mumbai-Hong Kong/Singapore flights

Kingfisher Airlines today announced that it will commence daily non-stop flights from Mumbai to Hong Kong from 15 September 2009. It also announced the commencement of a second route, with daily non-stop flights from Mumbai to Singapore, starting from 16 September 2009.

The flights on both these routes will be operated using the brand new Airbus 330-200s, widely billed as the best A330s ever built for any airline.

The launch of these two new international routes marks the first time that Kingfisher Airlines is adding destinations from Southeast Asia to its international route network.

Commenting on the launch of these new international routes, Siva Ramachandran, vice president, global sales, Kingfisher Airlines Ltd, said, ''I am delighted to announce the launch of daily non-stop flights from Mumbai to Hong Kong and Singapore...The initial response to the introduction of these new routes has been extremely encouraging. Hong Kong and Singapore are very important markets for us and with the support of our General Sales Agents, we are confident of capturing and growing the market.''

Changi Airport Group's executive vice president (air hub development), Yam Kum Weng, said, ''We look forward to welcoming Kingfisher Airlines to the Changi family. With Kingfisher's extensive domestic network, the commencement of its services to Singapore will further enhance Changi's connectivity to India which will benefit travellers with more convenience and choice.''

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 Kongs' Kai Tak Airport Terminal 2 at 2:05 pm, local time and arrive in Mumbai at 5:50 pm.