Kingfisher sets June date for Dubai services

Kingfisher Airlines will start flying from Indian technology hub Bangalore to Dubai from June 25.

Originally the airline had planned to start UAE services in March. But the economic crisis that has engulfed the world is citied for the delayed launch.

"The conditions have improved now. It is a good time to connect Dubai and Bangalore with the summer travel season starting," said Vinay Nambiar, Kingfisher's Area Manager for the UAE, Qatar and Oman.

Kingfisher also plans to start flights to Abu Dhabi and a couple of other destinations in the Gulf region, he said.

The daily Dubai services will be operated using an A320 aircraft. Flights from Bangalore will depart at 1830 and land in Dubai at 2055 local time. The return flight will leave Dubai at 2330 and reach Bangalore at 0445.

"The early morning arrival will enable passengers to reach other destinations within India using our connections," Nambiar said.