KINGFISHER JOINS 'ONEWORLD' ALLIANCE

In what can be termed as a major boost for KINGFISHER AIRLINES, the Airline announced today that its efforts to become a part of the Global 'ONEWORLD' ALLIANCE had finally reached fruition. Announcing the Airlines' acceptance into the global Airline Alliance, KINGFISHER AIRLINES Chairman Dr Vijay Mallya said,"

Kingfisher Airlines takes great pride in its track record for quality and innovation. By becoming part of oneworld in February, we will be flying as part of the world’s leading quality airline alliance – and the first carrier from the subcontinent to be accepted into any of the global airline groups.”

Becoming part of oneworld will be one of the most significant steps in Kingfisher Airlines’ history. It will enable us to offer our customers a truly global network served by partners who include some of the best known and most admired airlines in the world, while our King Club frequent flyers will have more opportunities to earn and redeem mileage rewards and enjoy all their other benefits. It will also strengthen us financially, through revenues from passengers transferring to our network from our oneworld partners and the cost reduction opportunities the alliance offers.”

Coming close on the heels of Reports suggesting that the Sahara Group could be soon extending a critical $47 m loan to the cash strapped Airline (SEE THIS), the News regarding the Airlines' acceptance into the Oneworld Alliance will surely go a long way in further strengthening its operational credentials which , in turn, will stand it in good stead in its efforts to refurbish the image of the Airline and boost revenues.

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