Kingfisher Airlines Limited is one of India's leading airlines, operating more than 100 flights a day with a wide network of destinations. In May 2009, Kingfisher Airlines carried more than a million passengers, giving it the highest market share among airlines in India.
The airline started operations on 9 May 2005. At the launch of the airline, Dr.Mallya said "we are committed to achieving our ambition of making Kingfisher Airlines, India's largest private airline both in capacity and market share. The Airline ushered in a new era of luxury in India's domestic aviation sector with its brand new aircraft with stylish red interiors, and smartly dressed crew and ground staff. Kingfisher was the first Indian airline to have in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems on every seat with guests being able to watch live TV in-flight"
• India's No. 1 Airline in customer satisfaction - Business World (2007)
• Best New Domestic Airline for Excellent Services and Cuisine - Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA), the biggest travel writers' organization, representing members from 70 countries across the globe, that conducts independent annual surveys across various industries related with Travel and Tourism in order to select the best in each category (2006)
• The Best Airline and India's Favourite Carrier - In a Survey conducted by IMRB for The Times Of India (2005)
