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Kingfisher likely to start international operations by August this year Kingfisher will initially start its operations to destinations like San Francisco, London, New York from Bangalore Airport. By March 2009, there would be about 20 International destinations including 3 in Europe, 6 in gulf, 4 in Far East and 7 in SAARC countries. Bombay-London flight also likely to start from this August. Kingfisher Airlines has sought the government’s permission to fly to the US, the UK, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, South Africa, China, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and some key destinations in West Asia. What more? Come 2011 (or even before) Kingfisher would be the first Indian carrier to operate its super Jumbo A380 double decker on Mumbai-Delhi-UK sector etc. It may be reminded that Kingfisher ordered 5 A380s in the year 2005 and later on (Jan.2008) the order was to increase by another 5. Mr. Mallya nd his Son (see pic) It was said that http://www.outlookindia.com/images/glitterat_vijay_mallaya_son_20050502.jpg Vijay Mallya, Chairman and CEO of Kingfisher Airlines has requested Airbus to advance the deliveries of 5 A380 to year 2009 end and if that happens, then A380s would start in India as early as 2010. Any Indian Airlines to go international, it has to be in domestic operations for at least 5 years but KingFisher completes 5 years in 2010. So, how come it can start international operations from Aug.2008? Ans: Air Deccan's 46% stake acquired by Kingfisher. Air Deccan completes 5 years in Aug.2008. So, how big is the A380? It is the biggest so far. It can take upto 850 people. In other words, 20 (42-seater) bus load of Passengers Check here the most recent pic of A380 taken in March 2008 on a maiden flight to London Heatrow (Singapore Airlines). http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauklondon/2344237810/sizes/l/ Will keep you posted on the latest development [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa or http://is.rediff.com/profilevisitor.php?mem_id=48419 [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa or http://is.rediff.com/profilevisitor.php?mem_id=48419 __________________________________________________________ Sent from Yahoo! Mail. A Smarter Email http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html