Kingfisher Airlines was established in 2003 as a subsidiary of United Breweries Group. It began commercial operations in 2005 and was headed by CEO Sanjay Aggarwal. By 2011, Kingfisher had the second largest market share in India's domestic air travel market and had won awards, but it was suspended by IATA in 2012 due to financial issues. The organizational structure of Kingfisher Airlines included directors that reported to the Chairman of the Board, and departments like marketing, finance, operations, and more that reported to the CEO.