Indian air hostesses pose alongside a De

Indian air hostesses pose alongside a Deccan aircraft during an event to announce the merger of Air Deccan and Kingfisher Airlines, in Mumbai, late 28 October 2007. The agreement, which enables both airlines to trim costs and share resources, triggered an open offer by Mallya's Bangalore-based UB Group to Air Deccan shareholders for a further 20 percent stake in the airline. Together, the two airlines would have 71 aircraft dominated by the Airbus, cover 70 destinations and command a market share of 33 percent, overtaking the Jet Airways-Air Sahara Combine's 31.5 percent. AFP PHOTO/ Pal PILLAI (Photo credit should read PAL PILLAI/AFP via Getty Images)