https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/kingfisher airlines/ Kingfisher Airlines News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:19:17+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/another-nail-in-the-coffin-for-kingfisher/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/another-nail-in-the-coffin-for-kingfisher/ Kingfisher Airlines has lost its international and domestic flying rights following a decision by the Indian government. Following the move, rights will be handed to competitors, marking a further decline in the fortunes of the airline. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:27:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-loses-flying-permit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-loses-flying-permit/ Kingfisher Airlines has taken one more step toward the edge, with the Indian airline losing its flying permit after a deadline to renew its suspended license expired. The debt-ridden carrier has been grounded since October after repeated strikes by employees over unpaid wages. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:53:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-confirms-etihad-discussions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-confirms-etihad-discussions/ Kingfisher Airlines has confirmed it is in talks with Etihad Airways over potentially taking an equity stake in the troubled India carrier. A number of other investors are believed to be interested in the airline, which is battling for survival. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:32:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indian-officials-impound-kingfisher-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indian-officials-impound-kingfisher-aircraft/ Indian officials have seized an aircraft owned by troubled airline Kingfisher after the carrier failed to pay taxes. The beleaguered airline owes millions of rupees to the Indian Service Tax Department. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:38:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-owner-mallya-threatened-with-arrest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-owner-mallya-threatened-with-arrest/ Things have gone from bad-to-worse for Vijay Mallya, owner of the beleaguered Kingfisher Airlines, with a court in India issuing a warrant for his arrest. Mallya has been battling to keep his sprawling business empire afloat in recent months as debts continue to mount. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:39:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airline-grounds-fleet-for-another-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airline-grounds-fleet-for-another-week/ India’s Kingfisher airline has grounded its fleet for an additional week after talks with angry workers about unpaid wages failed. The struggling carrier was forced to suspend flights on October 1st for three days after staff went on strike. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:17:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-locks-out-staff-after-threats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-locks-out-staff-after-threats/ Management at the benighted Kingfisher Airlines have taken the decision to partially lock out staff after threats were made against the company. “Acts of criminal intimidation by the same class of recalcitrant employees who have regrettably chosen to take law into their own hands” were blamed for the airline, which has been forced to ground flights. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:15:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-cuts-international-departures-as-debts-mount/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-cuts-international-departures-as-debts-mount/ Kingfisher Airlines has confirmed it will suspender overseas routes as it seeks to refinance its operations and stave off bankruptcy. However, the Indian carrier will hold on to its licence and continue to operate domestic departures, it was confirmed earlier. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:47:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-suspends-code-share-with-kingfisher/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-suspends-code-share-with-kingfisher/ British Airways has suspended its code-share agreement with struggling Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines. This is the latest blow for the troubled carrier, which has been operating a reduced service in recent weeks with a number of cancelled flights. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:59:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-suspends-kingfisher-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-suspends-kingfisher-airlines/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has suspended Kingfisher Airlines from the global clearing system for the second time this year after the Indian carrier failed to make payments that were due. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:02:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneworld-backs-off-kingfisher-membership-as-doubts-continue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneworld-backs-off-kingfisher-membership-as-doubts-continue/ Airline alliance oneworld has postponed the entry of Indian airline Kingfisher as doubts over its economic viability to continue to plague the carrier. Kingfisher has been expected to join the alliance later this week, but has now been given time to “strengthen its financial position”. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:29:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-forced-to-ground-aircraft-as-costs-mount/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-forced-to-ground-aircraft-as-costs-mount/ Kingfisher Airlines has been forced to ground aircraft in its fleet as it continues to battle a severe shortage of cash. A Kingfisher executive told reporters the airline had grounded 15 of its planes as speculation mounted the carrier was unable to meet maintenance and overhaul expenses. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:07:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-set-to-join-oneworld-in-february/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-set-to-join-oneworld-in-february/ Kingfisher Airlines is set to become part of the oneworld airline alliance on February 10th 2012. It will be the first carrier from the subcontinent to join any of the global airline groups - and the first of three airlines to join oneworld in its biggest membership expansion drive for five years. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:10:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-links-with-worldhotels-in-frequent-flyer-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-links-with-worldhotels-in-frequent-flyer-deal/ Kingfisher Airlines has joined Worldhotels as the hotel chain’s 21st frequent flyer partner. The partnership enables members of the Indian airline’s frequent flyer program, King Club, to earn from 500 miles per stay at participating properties worldwide. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:59:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-losing-ground-in-indian-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-losing-ground-in-indian-aviation/ Kingfisher has slipped into third place in terms of market share in the burgeoning Indian aviation market. Troubled Kingfisher slipped down from second in September, ceding ground to budget airline IndiGo. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:18:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-teams-up-with-kingfisher-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-teams-up-with-kingfisher-airlines/ American Airlines has launched a frequent flyer agreement with oneworld® member-elect Kingfisher Airlines, allowing members of each airline’s loyalty program to earn and redeem miles on each other’s network. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hpcl-cuts-fuel-supplies-to-kingfisher-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hpcl-cuts-fuel-supplies-to-kingfisher-airlines/ Hindustan Petroleum Corp briefly cut aviation fuel supplies to Kingfisher Airlines earlier in a dispute over payment. State-owned HPCL said Kingfisher said money owed by the carrier had exceeded the bank guarantee it had furnished against default. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:28:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-launches-9-new-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-launches-9-new-flights/ Kingfisher Airlines, India’s only Five star airline rated by Skytrax, today announced the launch of nine new flights on its domestic network. Kingfisher Airlines becomes the only airline in India to offer flight services between Mumbai-Kolhapur, New Delhi-Pantnagar, and Jabalpur- Indore. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:10:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-kingfisher-in-new-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-kingfisher-in-new-partnership/ Kingfisher Airlines (IT), based in India, is a new Finnair partner airline and a member elect of oneworld. Finnair Plus members are already able to enjoy the benefits of this new partnership. Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:50:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-shares-down-on-debt-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-shares-down-on-debt-plans/ Shares in Kingfisher Airlines sunk today following a decision by the board to seek up to $1 billion. Kingfisher – the second largest private airline in India – said the funds would be utilised to pare high debt as the company sought to recover from the global economic slowdown. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:43:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-becomes-member-elect-of-oneworld/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-becomes-member-elect-of-oneworld/ Kingfisher Airlines has became a member elect of oneworld® after completing a formal membership agreement with the alliance – moving India’s leading airline a landmark step towards flying as part of the world’s premier airline alliance and bringing 56 Indian cities onto the oneworld map. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:42:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneworld-invites-kingfisher-airlines-on-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneworld-invites-kingfisher-airlines-on-board/ •  Implementation programme already well underway •  Alliance carriers to share Kingfisher Airlines’ new lounge at New Delhi •  British Airways to launch code-sharing with new partner later this month •  Another key step for oneworld in alliance’s ‘breakthrough year’ Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:47:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-offers-double-daily-flights-to-india-from-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingfisher-airlines-offers-double-daily-flights-to-india-from-uk/ Kingfisher Airlines is offering UK travellers increased options to India following the launch of a non-stop daily London Heathrow – New Delhi service. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:12:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indias-kingfisher-airlines-set-to-join-oneworld-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indias-kingfisher-airlines-set-to-join-oneworld-alliance/ India’s leading domestic carrier and only five-star airline, Kingfisher Airlines, is lining up to join oneworld® Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:15:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090529121038366/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090529121038366/ A domestic network in India is to be offered by a round-the-world fare for the first time with India’s market-leading airline Kingfisher Airlines participating from Monday (1 June) in Global Explorer, which offers flights on all members of the oneworld® alliance and some selected other airlines. Fri, 29 May 2009 07:10:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090527123451107/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090527123451107/ Kingfisher Airlines has launched King Mobile, a mobile ticketing solution. King Mobile will be available exclusively on ngpay, one of India’s fastest-growing mobile commerce services. Wed, 27 May 2009 12:34:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090518155657847/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090518155657847/ Kingfisher Airlines has launched daily direct flights connecting Kolkata with Dhaka. The launch of this new route marks the first time that Kingfisher Airlines is commencing international flights from Kolkata. Mon, 18 May 2009 15:56:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070206142741682/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070206142741682/ Kingfisher Airlines has engaged Sabre Airline Solutions to provide a full suite of more than 20enterprise applications to enhance its guest processing functions, asthe airline continues its rapid expansion of its operations. Tue, 06 Feb 2007 14:27:55 +0000