Kingfisher shifts focus to domestic sector

With IndiGo set to replace Kingfisher Airlines as the second-largest airline in the country, in terms of the number of passengers, Kingfisher is planning to focus more on the domestic sector. "Our focus is more on increasing our domestic presence and network. Also, our domestic passenger numbers are set to increase after we join the One World Alliance by the end of this calendar year," said Kingfisher Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Sanjay Aggarwal. He added that the carrier has no major plans for international expansion.
The Oneworld Alliance, with 11 airlines in its fold, covers 870 destinations across 146 countries through a network of over 9,300 daily flights. The alliance also carries 335 million passengers on a combined fleet of over 2,400 aircraft. In December, IndiGo recorded a market share of 18.6 per cent, which was also Kingfisher's market share.
Kingfisher Airlines has decided to more-than-double its fleet size, from 66 to 137 aircraft by 2015-16. In the next financial year, Kingfisher plans to add nine more aircraft.
19/02/11 Business Standard/Sify

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