Air India hosted Awards night for Midwest Partners with Vandana Sharma, Regional Manager, Air India

Chicago IL: “Air India Chicago, held an awards night of celebration and gaiety for about 150 Midwest partners on June 8, 2017 to thank its travel partners and airport service providers for their welcome support at the Ashyana Banquets, 1620 75th Street Downers Grove, IL.

Ms. Vandana Sharma, Regional Manager, Air India was the Chief Guest and applauded the Air India Midwest Partners for their commitment and wholehearted support to Air India as business partners. Ms Sharma added that Air India will be having as many as 40 flights per week operating between India and US in the near future, as the demand increases.

Ms. Neeta Bhushan, Consul General of India in Chicago was the Guest of Honor and stated that ‘Air India is pride of India and we feel proud to travel by Air India’. While continuing her address she added, Air India has been an icon of India, be it hospitality, innovation, capabilities and as a member and representative of India, she feels proud to associate with the national flag carrier. ‘Air India has always been an important feature of my posting where ever I have been posted’ said Ms. Bhushan whilst referring to her earlier stints in Japan, Germany and the UAE. She added that the Maharaja Logo was extremely famous round the world and Air India has a great network to fly with whilst congratulating Ms. Vandana Sharma.

Mr. Nakul Chand, Air India Manager-Midwest welcomed the guests and thanked all the Midwest Partners for their committed support to Air India.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Awards Trophy to the top 10 Passenger Travel Agents and top 5 Cargo Agents of the Midwest who had generated the most revenues for Air India during Fiscal Year 2016-17. The awards were jointly presented by Ms. Neeta Bhushan, Consul General of India, Ms. Vandana Sharma, Regional Manager, Air India and Mr. Nakul Chand, Manager-Midwest, Air India. The top Awardees included Skybird offices of Chicago, Detroit and Houston, Riya Travel, Air Tours, GTT, Sky Pass Travel, Natraj Travel, R K Travel, Devon Travel, Crane Worldwide Logistics, Freight Systems, Agility Logistics, Air Cargo Express and Hellmann Worldwide.

Air India was represented by its team from the city office, airport and cargo including Mr. Joseph Vincent, Security Manager, Mr. Chetan Patel & Mr. Chirag Patel, Airport Duty Managers, Ms. Katherine Thorat, District Sales Manager and Mr. Tom Dempsey, District Cargo Sales Manager.

The guests were regaled with great entertainment program consisting of social hour, dance, singing and photo-session, followed by a sumptuous dinner.”

Singing sensation Sameer Saini rocked the stage with catchy Bollywood numbers that kept the event going on high energy. Everyone in the audience truly enjoyed his performance. He sang songs from the 60's as well as the latest numbers. He sang evergreen songs like Pal pal dil ke paas; Sama hai suhana suhana; Badan pe sitare ; Janam dekhlo; Suno na sangemarmar. He mesmerized the crowd with flawless and most upbeat music and truly proved that he is best in town and had everyone on their feet.

The Award Trophies to the travel agents were presented by Ms. Vandana Sharma, Regional Manager of Americas, and the Guest of Honor, Ms. Neeta Bhushan Consul General of India, Chicago. Awardees were R K Travel, Devon Travel, Natraj Travel, Sky bird Houston, Sky pass Travel, GTT, Sky bird DTT, Air Tours, Riya Travel, Sky bird Chicago

Ms. Vandana Sharma, Regional Manager of Americas, and the Guest of Honor, Ms. Neeta Bhushan Consul General of India, Chicago Mr. Nakul Chand, Manager – Midwest, Ms. Katherine Thorat, District Sales Manager and Mr. Tom Dempsey, District Cargo Sales Manager with Awardees

Ms. Vandana Sharma, Regional Manager of Americas, and the Guest of Honor, Ms. Neeta Bhushan Consul General of India, Chicago Mr. Nakul Chand, Manager – Midwest, Ms. Katherine Thorat, District Sales Manager and Mr. Tom Dempsey, District Cargo Sales Manager with Awardees