Air Seychelles News
Air Seychelles remains committed to the island’s Festival Kreol
Air Seychelles is proud to announce that it will be the Official Partner of the “Kolok,” the International Coloquium, as part of the upcoming activities for the Seychelles 2012 Festival Kreol.
Air Seychelles sees increase in revenue following restructuring
Air Seychelles has announced third quarter revenues of US$13.8 million, up 23 per cent on the second quarter, as the airline’s restructuring program took effect in the drive towards profitability for 2012. The growth in revenues was led by a 51 per cent quarter-on-quarter increase in passengers, up from 53,066 to 79,887, as seat factors rose from 43 per cent to 60 per cent.
Etihad Airways’ loyalty program expands to include Air Seychelles
Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ loyalty program, will expand to become a multi-airline program later this month it has been confirmed. The new development will see Seychelles Plus, the Air Seychelles frequent flyer program, becoming fully integrated into Etihad Guest’s loyalty platform. Etihad Airways is considered the World’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards.
Air Seychelles’ inaugural flight to Abu Dhabi takes off
Air Seychelles has launched its new direct service from Mahé to Abu Dhabi, complementing air links currently being operated by Etihad Airways on the route.
Air Seychelles launches new Mahé-Abu Dhabi flights
Air Seychelles has announced details of its new direct flights from Mahé to Abu Dhabi. The news follows an announcement last week Etihad Airways, the UAE flag-carrier, would form a strategic partnership by taking a 40 per cent stake in the airline.
Air Seychelles appoints new chief as Etihad deal takes effect
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has appointed Cramer Ball as chief executive, with effect from February 1st, 2012. The move follows a recent strategic partnership between Air Seychelles and United Arab Emirates flag-carrier Etihad Airways.
Air Seychelles withdraws flights from Singapore
Air Seychelles has announced that it will be suspending its Singapore services as from November 24th, 2011. Simultaneously it will be identifying new routes to the Far East in co-operation with other airlines.
Air Seychelles undergoes major rebrand
Air Seychelles has unveiled its new livery and logo which is the latest phase of the carrier’s rebrand. Just days ago a new CEO and a new Board of Directors were announced.
Air Seychelles appoints Seychellois departmental deputy directors
Air Seychelles has appointed eight Seychellois departmental deputy directors as part of its succession planning scheme and development process so as to ensure a more efficient management performance throughout all departments of the national airline.
Air Seychelles/Air France code share agreement renewal
Seychelles’ tourism development is to largely benefit from the signing of a new joint air services agreement between Air France and Air Seychelles, effective June 1 of this year.
AFRAA shows support for Air Seychelles
The Seychelles Tourism Board has welcomed a statement by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) acknowledging the government’s support for Air Seychelles in the face of financial difficulties and the call for other African governments to support their national airline.
Air Seychelles drops Chennai, resumes Singapore flights beginning in June
Air Seychelles, under new management for a month, has moved to consolidate its operations.