Prakash Dsouza
Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai
Dubai, Oct 2 : The newly appointed Regional Manager of Air India for Gulf, Middle East and Africa, Melwin Dsilva sought support from every one to make Air India more successful. He is confident that, Air India will continue to better in the coming days, and he is accepting the big responsibility given by the Air India with humility and humbleness.
Melwin Dsilva was speaking at the function arranged for welcoming him and Prem Sagar, Manager- Dubai and Sharjah on Wednesday, October 1 evening at India Club Dubai. Air India's senior employees from Dubai, Al Ain and Abudhabi along with travel fraternity, media personalities and members of Indian community were present.
"Air India flies not only in 'Good times' but it flies 'All the time', it is the only carrier from India which is ready for social causes, and it is always there during the emergencies. I request you all to support us."
It can be recalled, during the death cases, Air India is the only carrier which carries the mortal remains back home.
Speaking to Daijiworld, he said that, there has been complains of increase in ticket fares during the peak season. He assured that he would convey such complains to the management of Air India, but at the same time he pointed out that all the airlines increase the price during peak seasons, its not only Air India. He also added that, Air India is thinking of increasing the seat capacity between India and UAE.
"In the coming days I am planning to have a meeting of community leaders of all Indian associations in the UAE and other parts of gulf to discuss the problem faced by the community, and take-up the issues related to passengers" he said
Air India's senior managers of Dubai Airport, and others were also present during the event.
Melwin Dsilva was born in Ahmedabad, but he has a strong Mangalore connection, he served in Mangalore for two different periods.