KINGFISHER Airlines has launched daily services from the three South Indian cities of Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Tiruchirapalli to Colombo.

The flights are operated using ATR 72-500 aircraft.

Manoj Chacko, executive vice president, commercial, Kingfisher Airlines, said: “The addition of these new routes further strengthens our route network and we now offer enhanced connectivity especially into and out of South India.”

Kingfisher Airlines flies to 59 Indian cities and eight international destinations. The carrier operates with a fleet of 66 aircraft.