Kingfisher Airlines to Join Oneworld Alliance

VIJAY-MALLYAIndia's largest airline in terms of market share; Kingfisher Airlines (controlled by billionaire Dr. Vijay Mallya) has singed an initial accord to join the Oneworld alliance of 11 global carriers and looking forward for the approval of Indian civil aviation ministry.

The Vijay Mallya controlled airline is now looking forward to get an approval from the Aviation Ministry.

Alliance with Oneworld alliance will lead to implicate several benefits like improved product offering, better service standards, access to new markets and premium customers and partnership with leading global carriers along with sharing airport lounges.

Companies will add 58 cities to the alliance map and expand its network to 800 destinations in across 150 countries.

This will strengthen the financial position of Kingfisher, with cost reduction opportunities offered by the alliance.

According to the officials of the company, "The date of joining the alliance by Kingfisher Airlines will be confirmed once this approval is gained. The process to bring any airline on board normally takes around 18 months to complete."