I am thinking of a trip to Aurangabad (IXU) later this month while in Bangalore.

From flightstats.com, it appears a BLR-HYD-IXU and back on Kingfisher would be the easiest way. Outbound I see a 2 hr layover in HYD. On the return IXU-HYD-BLR, I have a choice of layover ranging from a minimum of 90 mins to 2 hrs.

1. Is there a better way to get to IXU from BLR?
2. How is the ontime performance of Kingfisher?
3. Do I need to allow more time at HYD for the connections to accomodate delays in Indian airports, baggage handling, weather etc.?
4. The HYD-IXU-HYD leg is on an ATR (turboprop presumably) - are those smaller than the CRJs and Embraers in the US?
5. Should I consider Jet (9W) with a connection in BOM instead? Better reliability, easier connection?