Samir Saraiya

Samir Saraiya is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as the Regional Manager for Europe and the UK Airport Operations Division at Air India Limited since November 2024. Prior roles at the same company include overseeing the European Airport Operations Division and heading Hub Operations. Prior to Air India, Samir held various positions at Vistara - TATA SIA Airlines Ltd. from January 2018 to September 2025, culminating as the Head of Ground Services Hub Operations. A tenure at Kenya Airways from May 2012 to January 2018 involved responsibilities as a Duty Officer, focusing on passenger handling and flight departure processes. At Kingfisher Airlines from December 2007 to May 2012, Samir managed guest services and operations at Nanded Airport, ensuring optimal performance and guest satisfaction. Earlier career experience includes customer service roles at Air Deccan. Samir holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration with a focus on Operations from Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies and a Bachelor's degree from Mithibai College.