Kingfisher to fly abroad on Deccan's ticket

Bangalore/Mumbai: Vijay Mallya, the new leader in domestic skies, will fly international routes under Kingfisher and Deccan brands from the next calendar year.
Putting to rest speculation whether he will be able operate Kingfisher brand internationally, UB Group chairman Mallya said: “There has been confusion around this, and I would like to clarify that Deccan Aviation will also do businesses as Kingfisher Airlines by 2008. The government rules says the operator or the company has to complete five years, but it does not talk about logo, or aircraft livery or brand.”
In fact, Kingfisher is finalising parking bays and time slots for itself at New York and San Francisco airports. The airline is also booking space for operating exclusive lounges in these international hubs, Mr Mallya told ET.
He was categorical that UB Holdings Ltd’s 46% stake in Deccan Aviation would allow him to use the latter’s entitlement to fly overseas with Kingfisher brand.
Accenture which has been entrusted to work on ways to unlock synergies between the Deccan and Kingfisher, including a possible merger, will also look into mapping of potential international routes for both the airlines.
Deccan completes five years of domestic service in July-August 2008, meeting the requirement to start international operations.
29/11/07 Economic Times

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