Sky Bird, an airline consolidator, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala in Southfield, Michigan, recognizing its contributions to the travel industry and receiving accolades from state officials.
SOUTHFIELD, MI – Airline consolidator Sky Bird recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a glamorous gala attended by airline executives, travel professionals, industry partners, employees, and guests from across North America.
Founded in 1976 by Arvin Shah and his wife, Jaya Shah, Sky Bird has established itself as a leader in the travel industry, focusing on airline partnerships and services tailored for travel advisors. The anniversary event saw representatives from major airlines, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air India, Lufthansa Group, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, and American Airlines.
The celebration also featured two state recognitions honoring Sky Bird’s five decades of service and its contributions to the state of Michigan. These tributes were presented by Michigan State Senator Jeremy Moss and Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri.
“When I founded Sky Bird alongside my wife, Jaya Shah, in 1976, our vision was simple — to build a company founded on trust, integrity, exceptional service, and lasting relationships,” said Arvin Shah, chairman of Sky Bird. “Fifty years later, those same values continue to define everything we do.”
Akshay Shah, the current owner of Sky Bird, expressed the company’s commitment to growth and innovation. He stated that the company plans to enhance its existing business by investing in technology, expanding airline partnerships, and continuing to support travel advisors.
“The next chapter of Sky Bird is about building on an incredible legacy while continuing to innovate for the future,” he said.
CEO Norman Knowles emphasized the importance of recognizing the company’s airline partners, travel advisors, employees, and other industry collaborators during the anniversary celebration.
“As the travel landscape continues to evolve, our mission remains unchanged — to provide travel advisors with the products, technology, expertise, and support they need to succeed,” Knowles remarked.
Looking ahead, Sky Bird plans to further develop its airline partnerships, enhance its technology, and improve services for travel advisors as it embarks on its next 50 years in the industry.
According to India-West, the gala not only celebrated the company’s past achievements but also set the stage for its future endeavors in the travel sector.