Mangalorean Melwin D’Silva is Air India's chief for Gulf, ME, Africa


Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai

Dubai, Sep 29: Melwin D’Silva, a native of Mangalore, Kulshekar, has been appointed as the regional manager of Air India for Gulf, Middle East and Africa. This is a rare position secured by a Mangalorean in one of the largest airlines in the world.

Melwin, an MBA graduate from B K School of Management in Gujarat, joined Indian Airlines in Ahmadabad and has worked in various capacities including as the country manager in Pakistan between 2006 and 2008.

Melwin has also served Mangalore between 1998 - 2002 and again in 2011-2013. He has also given his service as station manager for Goa, Indore and Ahmadabad.

He joined Indian Airlines in 1986 and has been working in airline for more than 27 years.

Melwin will be based in Dubai and will be responsible for airline stations in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Jeddah, Riyadh & Dammam, entire Middle East and Africa.

Speaking to Daijiworld, Melwin said, "This is a bigger responsibility and has a challenging work head. Though solving problem is not possible overnight, he has assured that all the problems faced by the Air India or Air India Express passengers will be treated on priority, and solved soon".

He has requested people to keep faith in Air India as it’s a national carrier which is involved in many of the emergency requirements wherever Indians reside.

"Will bridge the gap between the expectation and service delivery to the valued customers; maintain the standards of the airlines as per Star Alliance requirement and maintain relations and looking forward for a fruitful tenure", he added.

A simple and humble personality, Melwin in his late 40s, is aware of the expectations of Air India and Express passengers. He has already begun his mission to make Air India customers satisfied.

  

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  • Atul Raval, Gandhinagar

    Mon, Apr 13 2015

    Dear Melvin,
    Proud to learn this !!
    Hearty congratulations and all the best wishes..


    Atul-Sonal

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  • Fr.Wilfy Rodrigues ocd, Farla/Kushalnagar

    Sat, Nov 01 2014

    Dearest Melwin,
    I am proud of you. So far I thought you were posted as the Station Manager of AI only in Dubai. After reading this article about you I understood your rare position in AI as the manager of AI in the whole Gulf, Middle East and Africa.
    That speaks of the trust the AI has in you....
    You deserve it Melwin. Your simple and kind approach to all your staff is praiseworthy, as I know even big officials shed tears when you are transferred.
    I am proud of you.
    Thank you for publicly proclaiming me as your brother....therefore I just call you Melwin....my elder brother.
    Wish you success in your great responsibility and God bless you.

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  • Zahid HUssain , Ganjimut/Dubai

    Sun, Oct 12 2014

    Congratulations Melwin & proud that a Mangalorean has climbed such heights. Wish you all the best and all the success in your new assignment.

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  • Dr Alexander Dsouza, Bangalore/USA

    Fri, Oct 03 2014

    Mr Melvin, your first mission is to Train cabin crew. If you train well them as a human being Air India will be one of the great air carrier.
    Thank you.

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  • Shekar Moily Padebettu, Udupi/India

    Thu, Oct 02 2014

    Heartfelt congratulations sir for having been elevated as Air India's Chief for Gulf,ME,Africa.Hope service to Mangalore will improve under your stewardship.God bless you to accomplish your task smoothly

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  • Shekar Moily Padebettu, Udupi/India

    Thu, Oct 02 2014

    Heartfelt congratulations sir for having been elevated as Air India's Chief for Gulf,ME,Africa.Hope service to Mangalore will improve under your stewardship.God bless you to accomplish your task smoothly

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  • Fr.Antony lobo , Surathkal church

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    Congrats Dear Milvin on your new appointment. Your past experience will surely take you to further heights. God Bless u

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  • yogesh, bombay

    Wed, Oct 01 2014

    No doubt...direct flights from M'lore soon on these routes

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  • Fr J.B. Crasta, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    God bless your new assignment.

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  • Mr Abdul khader, mangalore

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Congratulations Mr. Melwin all the best..for your new assignment, a great opportunity lies ahead to prove your mettle.

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  • Maurice and Veronica D'Souza & fly, Mangalore - Ahmedabad - Bombay

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    CONGRATULATIONS Melwin ! Hard work has indeed paid
    off. Blessings for greater heights from us all. Maurice - Veronica and family

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  • Christopher D'Souza, Bendur, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    Dear Mr. Melwin,

    Congrats on being appointed as Regional Manager of Air India for Gulf,Middle east & Africa. Wishing you all the very best in your new assignment.

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  • Richard Crasta, Dubai,Bajpe

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Mr.Melwin and all the best.

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  • naveen kulshekar, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations dear Melwyn!

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  • Peter Lewis, Kalmady/k s a

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Sir, Hope under your leadership Air India will back on track.

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  • Henry Lewis, Sastan/Kuwait

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congrats To you Mr. Melwin D'Silva on your New responsibility Hope with your leadership Air India may reach to its excellence and render best service to the Customers with you all Mangaloreans are proud.

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  • Francis D'Cunha, Mulki

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Sir. May Air India fly high under your able and noble administration. Wish you all the best.

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  • Fr. Jossie Lobo, Mangalore/NewYork

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Dear Melwyn,

    Congratulations on your new position. Truly delighted to read about this. Wishing you all the success and God's continued blessings.
    Fr. Jossie Lobo
    Director - SJEC

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  • edwin, shirva - muscat

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations and all the best we hope will get good facilities in Air-India express.

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  • Capt.Edward Lobo, Air Arabia ,Sharjah

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Hearty congratulation Melwin,wish you all the best,your sincerity and hard work paid.See you in UAE.Edward.

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  • marie dsouza, DUBAI

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    All the very best Melwin and may you bring good changes in AI for the people of India. God Bless

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  • salvadore, shankarapura

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    congratulation Melwin

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  • Joseph Rego, Kinnigoli/Ras Al Khaimah

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulation Mr. Melwin. Your experience and dedication will be a great help for Indians. May the almighty God bless you in good health and guard you. Wish you all the best for your new assignment.

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  • Oliver Machado, Udupi - Sharjah

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Melwin.Your appointment as a Regional Manager of the Air India carrier is a well earned promotion.It is a delightful news really.Wish you the best in future.

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  • Oswald Monteiro, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations to Melwyn Dsilva on his elevation with greater responsibility in Air India.We wish him success.
    Fr. Oswald Monteiro.

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  • nelson flavia mascarenhas, mundkur/kuppepadav,mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    congratulation melwin sir,good news for Mangalorians/tulunadu

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  • Abdul Sattar habiballah, belapu/Jeddah

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    We expect good services from AI especially from Jeddah-Mangalore.

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  • joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    It is a matter of pride to the Mangalorean community that one of our own should be ed and posted as The Air India Chief for Africa and Middle East.

    It has been all along a success story in the case of this dynamic officer.

    Kudos to you Melvyn and may this promotion be forerunner of many more to follow.

    Joe Gonsalves

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  • BELINDA D SOUZA, YENEPOYA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL,MANGALORE

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations sir on being appointed as the Chief Regional Manager of Air India for Gulf. Wish you all the best.

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  • Angelina, Kulshekar/Dubai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations!! Melwin
    Wishing you all the best on your new assignment as Regional Manager Air India for ME/Africa. I am sure all Mangaloreans are proud of you and expect you to do your best. May Jesus bless and guide you always.

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  • mohammed , ullal mukkachery

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congrats! "Tulunadu gentleman

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  • sharoon, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Sir, and Wish you Good Luck always...

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  • Avinash Monis, Dubai,SHIRVA

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    wow great congratulations. All the best Sir. we hope will get the good facilities and safe journey.

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  • ASHOK DSOUZA, KULESHEKAR/DUBAI

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations and wish you success in your new role , we are all proud of you on your achievements and your hard dedicated work - Wishes
    Christopher Ashok Dsouza

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  • Irine Rebello, Kulshekar, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Dear Melwyn,
    This is indeed a wonderful news but not a surprise because you are capable of handling such esteemed positions. Congratulations Melwyn, you have made mangaloreans as well as your associates in some of the organisations like "Collaborators" proud. Keep on climbing the ladder of success. Wish you all the best.
    Loving wishes from Irine Rebello, Anil Dcunha, Adrine & Arvin Dcunha Kulshekar, Mangalore.

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  • Adil, thekkatte/dubai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    congratulations sir Melwin

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  • Fr.Ferdinand Gonsalves, Kallianpur,udupi

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Dear Melwin
    Hearty congratulations to your great achievment.As you take charge I assure u my prayers.Do your precious duty with utmost care and dedication. God bless you in this new endevour.
    Fr.Ferdinand Gonsalves.Milagres P.U.College, Kallianpur.

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  • Godfrey D Silva, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Mr. Melwin D Silva!
    May the Almighty bless you abundantly to shoulder the new responsibilities as an Area Manager and to the satisfaction of the passengers travelling in these sectors.

    Please take measures to improve the QUALITY of inflight services and BOARDING FACILITIES at Kuwait airport for KWI-IXE sector. Good luck!

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  • Patsy Stany monteiro, paldane/mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Melwin!!!! Wish you all the best...And all the Success in your New Job.God bless...

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  • anita rkp, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congrats mel.may god blessu n keep u in good health to solve all the problems placed before u

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  • MELVIN PERES, KAIKAMBA (BENDORE)

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Melwyn!!!! We are happy and proud of your new assignment!!! All the very best!!!!

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  • S.M. Nawaz Kukkikatte, Dubai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014


    Congrats! "Tulunadu Proud"

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  • william, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    congratulations to you. wish you all the best and all the success in your new assignment.

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  • Lily Grace, Mangalore/Mumbai/Dubai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Melwin! Its the honour for me to know that your origin is from Kulshekar. Hats off to you Melwin to accept this biggest responsibility. Our prayers are with you and I am sure you will slowly and steadily define a best picture of Air India, our national carrier. God Bless you. All the best.

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  • Praveen V, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Mr.Melwin Dsilva and wishing you all the best..

    Please increase Free Baggage Allowance from 20kg to 30kg...(Mct-IXE)

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  • g v prabhu, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    congratulations and all the best

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  • Wilfy Fernandes, Kinnigoly/Abu Dhabi

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Melwin. Please have daily flights from Abu Dhabi- Mangalore. The one we have now is a curse. No flight on the weekend, what we have is also not direct flight.

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  • Clara Helen, Mangalore, Oman

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations dear Sir, we wish you All the very Best for ll your work! We pray that Almighty's hands of protection be upon you always!

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  • M.H.Rashid, Udupi

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations ! Now can we expect direct flight from Mangalore to Jeddah and Riyadh !

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  • VITTAL SHETTY, MANGALORE/ABUDHABI

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    CONGRATULATIONS AND HEARTY WELCOME TO UAE.

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations and all the best! Hope you will look into Air India Express online ticket booking which is not working for two months! Their response is come to office and book it or go to travel agent or book it through other online sites (which adds at least 30 Aed)!! Okay the problem started due to heavy traffic on AI's 100 Rs ticket offer!! Is it so difficult for a national carrier to fix this IT issue!! Customer service twice responded to me a month ago that it will be attended soon! That's govt employment you see!! Hope Melwin Disilva will end the game of few fat rats!!

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Heartiest congrats on being appointed as Air India's chief of middle east, ME & Africa. Good luck for your new assignment.

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  • Francis, Moodbidri/Dubai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Mr. Melwin all the best....

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  • Achhu, M,lore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Mangaloreans are brilliant so we can expect good service. 

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  • CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DUBAI

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    CONGRATES DEAR MELWIN.WE ALL MANGALOREANS ARE HAPPY WITH YOUR NEW ASSIGNMENT.GOD BLES YOU.

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  • Tony Pinto, Mumbai - Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congrats Melwin D’Silva ........GOD BLESS.

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  • Lancy Sequeira, Kulshekar / Sharjah

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Dear Melwin,
    Congratulations. Wishing you all the best for your new assignment.

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  • Eulalia Dsouza, Bijai / Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Dear Melwin, Many Congratulations on being elevated to this prestigious Post. We are so proud of you, as always. Hard work, dedication and perseverance pays -who better than you could be a witness to this saying.!!Wish you good luck always and take care.

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  • Paul D Souza, Bondel/Sharjah

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congrats Dear Melwin,hard work all the best in future.

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  • callen dsouza, bendur

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    congratulations sir all the best

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  • Padmanabha, Mangalore/ Muscat

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Another feather for mangaloreans as well Christian community. Hoping best service for the passengers.

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  • denzil, kelarai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Bro

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  • Murali, Ahmedabad

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Sir, another feather in your cap. All the best for your new assignment, a great opportunity lies ahead to prove your mettle.

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Melwin & proud that a Mangalorean has climbed such heights!!

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  • Fr William Menezes, Bishop's House

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Dear Melwin Dsilva and wishing you all the best as you assume the office as Regional Manager of Air India.We also the remember with gratitude the helping hand offered to us during your tenure in Mangalore as Air India Chief.

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  • John DSilva, Karkala/Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Dear Melwin D'Silva on being appointed as Chief Gulf sector of prestigious Air India. I am sure your vast experience will you to shoulder the onerous responsibilities without any difficulties. Wishing you all the best.

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Congratulations Melwin!
    Mangalorean's hard work, quality education, communication skills and determination is paying off.
    All the best.

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  • Suleman Beary, Udupi

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Please make the booking portal similar to Jet airways first together with additional flight during peak season with competitive price.

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