Kingfisher Red is the low-cost carrier, operating in India. It is operated by Kingfisher Airlines, the only five-star airline in the country which has been awarded by Skytrax, a UK-based in-flight research service review and ranking site. The airline company is headquartered at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Kingfisher Red is a subsidiary of Kingfisher Airlines, one of the leading airlines in India operating over 400 flights to more than 70 destinations worldwide. It offers no-frills service, including lower airfares, where passengers are to purchase products available onboard. The service was started to cover the cost incurring on non-profitable routes and increase passenger factor. However, the low-cost carrier offers passengers all in-flight service and entertainment system. Each passenger get a bottle of water for free, a towel, ear piece, etc.
Liquor baron, Vijay Mallya is the chairman of Kingfisher Red.
The low-cost carrier, Kingfisher Red was formerly known as Simplify Deccan and prior to that as Air Deccan owned by Cpt. G. R. Gopinath. It was he who took off its first flight on August 23rd, 2003 from Hyderabad to Vijaywada. Popularly known as the Common Man’s Airline, the venture met dreams of Captain Gopinath to enable “Every Indian to fly at least once in his lifetime.” Its flying project to start Air Deccan was to make the first airline in India to fly to second tier cities like Hubli, Mangalore, Madurai and Visakhapatnam. .
However, due to coupled complexities, overcrowding and cut-throat competition, Air Deccan ran into heavy losses. At last, Kingfisher Airlines finally announced merge with Air Deccan on December 19th, 2007. And then, Kingfisher Red came in being.
Kingfisher is working aggressively to raise fresh fund to improve financial position in the competitive India aviation market. There is the high cost turbine fuel coupled with a weakening exchange rate. The whole aviation industry in India is currently dealing with the biggest challenge.
The budget airline is also operating internet booking system where travelers book air tickets. One can book or cancel flight with Kingfisher Red anytime from anywhere. Its booking is available 24 x 7.
To Check Kingfisher Red PNR status of your flight, dial Kingfisher Red Toll Free Number 1 860 266 9000 / 1 800 209 3030.
Kingfisher Red is all set to give travelers seamless travel experience. They are committed to establish symbiotic relationship between passengers and airline. If you are in trouble or wrangle, dial Kingfisher Red customer care number.
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