Kingfisher opts for oneworld alliance
Bangalore-based Kingfisher Airlines has applied to join the oneworld alliance by 2011, becoming the global airline alliance’s 13th member. Kingfisher will add 58 domestic Indian destinations to the oneworld network as well as flying to the oneworld hubs of London, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore and regional cities Colombo, Dubai and Dhaka. “Becoming part of oneworld would be one of our most significant steps so far and is right in line with our vision to become one of the world’s top airlines,” said Kingfisher chairman and CEO, Vijay Mallya.
Earlier last month, oneworld alliance member, American Airlines, fought off a bid by SkyTeam alliance member, Delta Air Lines, to bring the now bankrupt Japan Airlines (JAL) into the SkyTeam fold. JAL decided to remain with American Airlines and has applied to Washington for anti-trust immunity to develop its operational ties with American.
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