Kingfisher international?

flagpolecorner · Feb 6th, 2009, 08:49

Kingfisher are certainly building up a reputation in India as a quality airline. Lots of good reviews on skytrax too. They've now started flying some international routes including London Heathrow - Bangalore. Has anyone used this route or any other international routes with Kingfisher? How new are their aircraft, quality of service, seat etc.? I think they are more expensive than the european airlines but everytime I fly with airfrance or Lufthansa there's always something that seems to go wrong and is unsatisfactory. Despite the bedlam of Heathrow a direct flight to Bangalore without the terrible departure time from BLR of British Airways could be a godsend.

Cheers

wazir · Feb 9th, 2009, 15:10

i have flown kingfisher and they are very good new airbus and good service models for attendants just dont take any pictures as i did or you'll be in trouble. I flew mumbai london and was very good value i remember. Staff can be difficult as all over india but only if your indian if your a westerner no problem, definate thumbs up!

Indizen · Feb 9th, 2009, 15:13

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Originally Posted by wazir

Staff can be difficult as all over india but only if your indian if your a westerner no problem, definate thumbs up!

Why do you say that?

wazir · Feb 9th, 2009, 15:35

because it took three attempts on 3 days to confirm, 1st time i was told i couldnt fky back with them, 2nd day they wanted 21000 rps excess fee, 3rd try luckily a nice member of staff confirmed my flight no hassle no fee. Mybe its just me.

LilBoy BigTown · Feb 9th, 2009, 16:02

Kingfisher are probably the best in terms of service (yes, better than Jet). A lot of people in India fly Kingfisher because of the snob value associated with it, one because it's the most expensive and also because, apparently the flight attendants are very pretty.

The word is that Vijay Mallya interviews and hand picks each one of them, although I am less inclined to believe it.

shrink64 · Feb 9th, 2009, 17:42

I flew LHR-HYD in January.with Kingfisher.
Very helpful staff at Terminal 4 LHR and check in was a breeze.
On board, again staff pleasant and attentive and service with a smile.Excellent meals with stainless steel cutlery!
Only problem for me was that it is ten and half hours flight to Banglore, and I prefer to take a break after 6-7 hours flight.

Feb 6th, 2009, 08:49	#1
flagpolecorner Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 33	Kingfisher international? Kingfisher are certainly building up a reputation in India as a quality airline. Lots of good reviews on skytrax too. They've now started flying some international routes including London Heathrow - Bangalore. Has anyone used this route or any other international routes with Kingfisher? How new are their aircraft, quality of service, seat etc.? I think they are more expensive than the european airlines but everytime I fly with airfrance or Lufthansa there's always something that seems to go wrong and is unsatisfactory. Despite the bedlam of Heathrow a direct flight to Bangalore without the terrible departure time from BLR of British Airways could be a godsend. Cheers

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Feb 9th, 2009, 15:10	#2
wazir Account Closed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: subcontinent Posts: 18	i have flown kingfisher and they are very good new airbus and good service models for attendants just dont take any pictures as i did or you'll be in trouble. I flew mumbai london and was very good value i remember. Staff can be difficult as all over india but only if your indian if your a westerner no problem, definate thumbs up!

Feb 9th, 2009, 15:35	#4
wazir Account Closed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: subcontinent Posts: 18	because it took three attempts on 3 days to confirm, 1st time i was told i couldnt fky back with them, 2nd day they wanted 21000 rps excess fee, 3rd try luckily a nice member of staff confirmed my flight no hassle no fee. Mybe its just me.

Feb 9th, 2009, 16:02	#5
LilBoy BigTown Visionary Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 636	Kingfisher are probably the best in terms of service (yes, better than Jet). A lot of people in India fly Kingfisher because of the snob value associated with it, one because it's the most expensive and also because, apparently the flight attendants are very pretty. The word is that Vijay Mallya interviews and hand picks each one of them, although I am less inclined to believe it.

Feb 9th, 2009, 17:42	#6
shrink64 Moghal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 53	I flew LHR-HYD in January.with Kingfisher. Very helpful staff at Terminal 4 LHR and check in was a breeze. On board, again staff pleasant and attentive and service with a smile.Excellent meals with stainless steel cutlery! Only problem for me was that it is ten and half hours flight to Banglore, and I prefer to take a break after 6-7 hours flight.