Kingfisher Airlines ties up with Marriott

MUMBAI: Kingfisher Airlines today announced an alliance with leading global luxe hotel chain Marriott International to offer members of its frequent flyer programme luxurious stay options across the world.

Under the agreement, the members of King Club, which is the frequent flyer programme of the airline, can earn up to four times more 'king miles' from June-September period and can stay at any of the 3,400 Marriott properties worldwide.

"With this association, we at King Club look forward to strengthening our relationship with our members and adding value to their journey by offering them rewards for booking their stay at Marriott," Kingfisher Holidays vice-president, guest loyalty, Anshu Sarin said in a statement here.
Source: Economic Times
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Kingfisher launching Mumbai flight

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kingfisher Airlines has announced the launch of nine new flights on its domestic network, including one between Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram.

With this, Kingfisher Airlines becomes the only airline in India to offer flight services between Mumbai-Kolhapur, New Delhi-Pantnagar and Jabalpur- Indore, a statement said here on Saturday.

The new flights will offer the Kingfisher Red service, and bookings for all flights have now begun.

The Kingfisher Red service features Sky Treats - an exclusive gourmet cuisine service at affordable prices, reading material, frequent flier privileges and multiple check-in options.

The timings of the new Mumbai service are as follows: IT 3137 - Mumbai-Thiruvananthapuram; Departure (Mumbai)- 12:15 pm, Arrival (Thiruvananthapuram) - 2:15 pm. The flight will be operating on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

IT 3138- Thiruvananthapuram-Mumbai; Departure (Thiruvananthapuram) -2:45 pm, Arrival (Mumbai)- 4:45 pm. The flight will be operating on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

The statement said that Kingfisher Airlines caters to all segments of air travel, ranging from the low-fare service Kingfisher Red, to the premium economy service Kingfisher Class, to the luxurious Kingfisher First.

Kingfisher Airlines offers the maximum number of flights offered by any single airline network in the country. Kingfisher Airlines today operates 330 daily flights to 60 cities in India and eight international destinations with a fleet of 66 aircraft.
Source: IBN Live

Narrow escape for Kingfisher passengers

As many as 140 passengers onboard Kingfisher flight from New Delhi to Bangkok had a narrow escape when the pilot noticed a crack on the cockpit windscreen and made an emergency landing at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport here on Monday morning, an airport official said.

The flight, which took off from New Delhi on Sunday evening,was overflying Kolkata at 37,000 ft when the commander noticed a tiny spot on its windscreen. Upon detail inspection by the co-pilot, it was found that it was a crack and could turn dangerous if the journey was not immediately aborted.

The pilot contacted the air traffic control in Kolkata and sought immediate landing permission which was granted without any delay. A full emergency was declared at the airport. The plane landed safely here at around 0500 hrs on Monday.

The aircraft was grounded and another aircraft of the airlines was flown in from Bangalore to take the stranded passengers to their destination at around 1100 hrs.
Source: Deccan Herald