Simplifly Deccan, formerly known as Air Deccan, was the first Indian low-cost carrier.
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12 Facts About Simplifly Deccan
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Air Simplifly Deccan focused on providing air service to underserved airports across the country, where competition was low and the airline could acquire a loyal customer base.
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Air Simplifly Deccan operated a point-to-point route network from seven base airports.
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Air Simplifly Deccan gained advertising revenue by allowing advertisements both inside and outside its aircraft.
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Air Simplifly Deccan avoided the cost of printing tickets; passengers or travel agents were required to do so off the Internet.
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The combined company utilized Simplifly Deccan's operating permit, allowing it to launch international flights in 2008; Simplifly Deccan would complete five years of operation that year.
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Simplifly Deccan wanted to give the airline a premium touch while it remained a low-cost carrier.
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Simplifly Deccan ended the practice of outsourcing check-in staff, lengthened turnaround times and stopped selling tickets at promotional fares.
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Simplifly Deccan migrated to Kingfisher's reservation system and was renamed Kingfisher Red.
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Simplifly Deccan adopted the livery of Kingfisher Airlines following the merger.
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Simplifly Deccan operated a fleet of ATR 42, ATR 72 and Airbus A320 aircraft.
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Simplifly Deccan was operating the following aircraft in September 2007:.
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