IndiGo, India’s leading carrier announced that it would offer unlimited free travel to the two ‘Gold Medallists’ Avani Lekhara and Sumit Antil for a period of one year. This comes in recognition of Avani Lekhara winning a gold medal in the women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing event at the Tokyo Paralympics. Sumit Antil on the other hand won his gold medal in the men’s javelin F64 event with a world record throw of 68.55 metres. This is valid on both domestic and international routes, starting September 1, 2021, until August 31, 2022.
Ronojoy Dutta, Whole-time Director & Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said, “All of us at IndiGo are extremely proud of you both- Avani & Sumit. You have demonstrated grit, courage, and resilience- we know it’s not been easy. You have made the country proud, and with all humility we would like to offer you both free flights on IndiGo for a year. Please make use of this travel award to travel extensively on our network, spreading your message of resilience and courage to young people across our nation. Congratulations, Avani & Sumit.”
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Emirates appoints Mohammad Sarhan Vice President for India and Nepal
Sarhan holds more than 15 years of experience in the aviation industry
Emirates has announced the appointment of Mohammad Sarhan as Vice President for India and Nepal, effective September 1, 2021. Sarhan will be responsible for leading the airline’s operations and strengthening Emirates’ presence in the market. Jabr Al-Azeeby, currently Vice President India and Nepal, will take on the role as Vice President for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad Sarhan, Emirates Vice President for India and Nepal, said: “I’m very excited and privileged to be taking on this new opportunity. Emirates has shared strong ties with India since 1985 and I look forward to working with our talented staff on-ground to continue growing the airline’s operations in the market.”
Sarhan holds more than 15 years of experience in the aviation industry. His first post with Emirates came in 2009 in Cote d’Ivoire, and since then he’s held several commercial leadership roles in Vietnam, Greece, Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia. In his new role, Sarhan will manage the airline’s commercial operations, drive business growth and lead the airline’s strategic initiatives across the region.
The new appointment comes as the airline announces several commercial leadership movements
across West Asia, Africa, the GCC, and Central Asia. All of the movements include Emirati talent into key leadership positions, either being promoted from within the organisation or through portfolio rotations, underpinning the airline’s commitment to career development and progression of its UAE Nationals.
Emirates has held strong ties with India since 1985 and the airline remains committed to its long-term commercial strategy in the country. Emirates currently operates passenger services to nine
destinations in India including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram – connecting customers to more than 120 destinations via Dubai.
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