Kingfisher Airlines, the sixth five-star airline of the world and the only five-star domestic airline of India, is all set to start operating to Dhaka in a month or two. Gireesh Bhaskar, Area Manager designate Bangladesh, Kingfisher Airlines, said this while talking to The Bangladesh Monitor at his office in the city recently. Initially well start with daily Kolkata-Dhaka flights. Well look at double daily flights at the earliest, he said adding, flights from Kolkata to Chittagong and Dhaka to other destinations in India would follow. The 40-minute evening flights will be operated with 66-seat six-blade ATR72-500, the longer ATR with more powerful engines and TV on board and configured in Kingfisher Plus (premium economy) class. It is the ideal aircraft to connect the two cities, he said. Kingfisher has 28 such brand new aircraft. Well be the last one to leave Kolkata and Dhaka, allowing the passengers to do a full days work at either city. Like all foreigners coming to Bangladesh, Bhaskars perceptions of Bangladesh changed after he arrived. Bangladesh is not what I thought. He promised to promote tourism between Bangladesh and India sharing my experience. Appreciating the warmth and hospitality of the people of this country, he said he finds no reason why Bangladesh should not get at much tourists as Nepal, where he served earlier. Asked why its products and services are different from other airlines, he said We treat our passengers as guests and we treat them just as we would treat our guests at our homes. We strongly believe that we are in the hospitality industry, not the transportation industry, Bhaskar said. The Bangalore based airline started operations in 2005 and went international with Bangalore-London flights last year. With 420 departures a day, 70-aircraft Kingfisher is considered one of the top 20 airlines in the world. Bhaskar, who hails from Kerala and has 16 years experience in the industry, is married and father of an eight-year-old daughter.
Source: The Independent on 3rd-Feb-2009
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Monday, September 1, 2008
Direct flights between Dhaka, Istanbul likely soon
Huge potential of trade, investment between Bangladesh, Turkey exists Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman, Adviser for the Ministries of Commerce and Education, who was on a high-profile visit to Turkey to reinforce trade relations with Turkey, met TUSKON (one of the apex forums of Turkish businessmen based in Istanbul) in Istanbul on August 29 last.
The Adviser appreciated the economic growth of Turkey in the recent years. He forthrightly discussed the future potential of trade and investment between Bangladesh and Turkey. He stressed that people of both countries can easily the sure the historic brotherly ties for future trade and investment.
Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman said that that in near future Bangladesh-Turkey trade volume should be US$1 billion. In this connection the Commerce Adviser underscored the importance of direct flights between Istanbul and Dhaka to facilitate easy traffic of business delegation.
TUSKON President Rizanur Meral and present businessman appreciated the initiative of establishing direct flights between two countries.
During the meeting, Turkish businessmen expressed their interest to invest in the textile sector in Bangladesh. They informed that due to high cost of labour and energy in Turkey they were looking for alternative country to relocate their textile industries and in all consideration Bangladesh could be one of the best destinations for such relocation.
He highly appreciated their interest in Bangladesh and informed that other than cheap labour, Bangladesh offers tax holidays and other infrastructure supports for successful investment in the country.
Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman elucidated the potential market of 150 million people in Bangladesh to the Turkish businessmen. He stated that apart from textile, RMG, pharmaceuticals, jute and jute products, energy, leather and ceramic sectors could be the potential sectors for further trade and investment between two countries.
The Adviser suggested that during the 3rd session of the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting between Bangladesh and Turkey in the first half of 2009, businessman from both countries should highlight their experiences and suggestions for boosting the trade relations.
Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman invited the TUSKON delegation to visit Bangladesh at their earliest convenience.
Earlier, the Adviser met Dr Ternel Kotil, President and CEO of Turkish Airlines in Istanbul. They discussed about the potential of direct fights between Istanbul and Dhaka.
President and CEO of Turkish Airlines Dr Kotil informed that after some procedural formalities Turkish Airlines would be operative to Dhaka by April 2009.
Dr Rahman was also interviewed by the TRT (Turkish National TV Channel in Istanbul), which had been widely broadcasted in Turkish electronic media.
Source: The New Nation Dated: 02-09-2008
The Adviser appreciated the economic growth of Turkey in the recent years. He forthrightly discussed the future potential of trade and investment between Bangladesh and Turkey. He stressed that people of both countries can easily the sure the historic brotherly ties for future trade and investment.
Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman said that that in near future Bangladesh-Turkey trade volume should be US$1 billion. In this connection the Commerce Adviser underscored the importance of direct flights between Istanbul and Dhaka to facilitate easy traffic of business delegation.
TUSKON President Rizanur Meral and present businessman appreciated the initiative of establishing direct flights between two countries.
During the meeting, Turkish businessmen expressed their interest to invest in the textile sector in Bangladesh. They informed that due to high cost of labour and energy in Turkey they were looking for alternative country to relocate their textile industries and in all consideration Bangladesh could be one of the best destinations for such relocation.
He highly appreciated their interest in Bangladesh and informed that other than cheap labour, Bangladesh offers tax holidays and other infrastructure supports for successful investment in the country.
Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman elucidated the potential market of 150 million people in Bangladesh to the Turkish businessmen. He stated that apart from textile, RMG, pharmaceuticals, jute and jute products, energy, leather and ceramic sectors could be the potential sectors for further trade and investment between two countries.
The Adviser suggested that during the 3rd session of the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting between Bangladesh and Turkey in the first half of 2009, businessman from both countries should highlight their experiences and suggestions for boosting the trade relations.
Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman invited the TUSKON delegation to visit Bangladesh at their earliest convenience.
Earlier, the Adviser met Dr Ternel Kotil, President and CEO of Turkish Airlines in Istanbul. They discussed about the potential of direct fights between Istanbul and Dhaka.
President and CEO of Turkish Airlines Dr Kotil informed that after some procedural formalities Turkish Airlines would be operative to Dhaka by April 2009.
Dr Rahman was also interviewed by the TRT (Turkish National TV Channel in Istanbul), which had been widely broadcasted in Turkish electronic media.
Source: The New Nation Dated: 02-09-2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Kingfisher Airlines goes International with London
Kingfisher Airlines goes international with London (XFN-ASIA) Kingfisher Airlines has announced it will launch its first international flight from the high-tech southern city of Bangalore to London next month.
The daily non-stop Airbus A330-220 service to Heathrow airport by Kingfisher, owned by liquor baron Vijay Mallya, will take to the skies 03-Sept-08.
Kingfisher chairman Mallya said,"We will set new standards in international travel." The privately-owned airline last year bought out low-cost Indian carrier Deccan Aviation giving it the right to fly aboard. Under Indian rules, carriers less than five years old cannot fly internationally. Kingfisher was founded three years ago while Deccan is five years old.
On its own, Kingfisher would only have been eligible to fly abroad in 2010. The decision to add overseas destinations is expected to heat up rivalry with India's largest airline Jet Airways. All India's major airlines have posted big losses due to soaring fuel costs that have driven up fares, reducing passenger traffic. The sector has been hit by a wave of mergers as airlines have sought to cut costs.
Sourece:India Aviation 2008-08-25
The daily non-stop Airbus A330-220 service to Heathrow airport by Kingfisher, owned by liquor baron Vijay Mallya, will take to the skies 03-Sept-08.
Kingfisher chairman Mallya said,"We will set new standards in international travel." The privately-owned airline last year bought out low-cost Indian carrier Deccan Aviation giving it the right to fly aboard. Under Indian rules, carriers less than five years old cannot fly internationally. Kingfisher was founded three years ago while Deccan is five years old.
On its own, Kingfisher would only have been eligible to fly abroad in 2010. The decision to add overseas destinations is expected to heat up rivalry with India's largest airline Jet Airways. All India's major airlines have posted big losses due to soaring fuel costs that have driven up fares, reducing passenger traffic. The sector has been hit by a wave of mergers as airlines have sought to cut costs.
Sourece:India Aviation 2008-08-25
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
New air links between Lanka and Bangladesh
The establishment of new air links between Sri Lanka and Dhaka was among the key items discussed between the Head of State and Chief Advisor of Bangladesh Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed and President Mahinda Rajapaksa at bilateral talks at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday.
The Bangladeshi leader, who commented favourably on the historical ties and friendship between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, recalled the story of the arrival of Prince Vijaya to Sri Lanka.
President Rajapaksa stated the continuing friendship between the two countries manifested the people to people relations between them, which were continuing to progress.
The Bangladeshi leader, who commented favourably on the historical ties and friendship between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, recalled the story of the arrival of Prince Vijaya to Sri Lanka.
President Rajapaksa stated the continuing friendship between the two countries manifested the people to people relations between them, which were continuing to progress.
It was agreed that with the envisaged new air links between the two countries would increase connectivity in many aspects, promote greater trade, investment and cultural exchanges between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
The two leaders agreed that Sri Lanka-Bangladeshi relations were progressing well, especially with Sri Lankan investment in the garment sector and banking sectors in Bangladesh, and saw new opportunities for expanded trade links in the future.
The Bangladeshi leader appreciated the presence of large number of Sri Lankan medical students in Bangladesh.
President Rajapaksa thanked Bangladesh for the gift of a Hair Relic of the Buddha to Sri Lanka, and said this was worshipped by a large number of people on Full Moon Poya day.
The two leaders exchanged views on democratisation in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, where President Rajapaksa referred to the new changes that have taken place in the East, with the liberation of the East from terror and the restoration of democracy there.
They also discussed the development of cricket which is a popular sport in both countries and saw in this the possibility for better sporting and friendly contact between people of the two countries.
The Sri Lankan delegation comprised Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama, Higher Education Minister Prof. Wiswa Warnapala, Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga, Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Bangladesh V. Krishnamoorthy, Foreign Secretary Palitha Kohona, Treasury Secretary Dr. P. B. Jayasundara, Chief of Staff Gamini Senarath, Additional Secretary to the Foreign Ministry Prasad Kariyawasam and Coordinating Secretary to the President Sajin Vas Gunawardena.
The Bangladesh delegation comprised Foreign Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Foreign Secretary Touhid Hossain, Principal Secretary to Chief Adviser Ali Imam Majunder, Shahdat Hossain - High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Press Secretary to Chief Adviser Syed Fahim Munaim, Director General (South Asia) Bangladesh Foreign Ministry Mahbub-uz-Zamanand, Director General (SAARC) Bangladesh Foreign Ministry Karzi Imitiaz Hossain.
Source: The Independent Dated: 2008-08-05
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