Air Seychelles News

Etihad and Air Seychelles deepen partnership to boost flight options between Abu Dhabi & Seychelles
Etihad Airways and Air Seychelles have entered into a codeshare agreement, allowing customers to travel seamlessly on a single booking between all of Etihad’s destinations and Mahe, Seychelles connecting via the impressive Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, Etihad customers will have access to exotic destinations such as Praslin and Mauritius via Air Seychelles direct service beyond Mahe.

Qatar Airways and Air Seychelles Sign Codeshare Agreement
The “World’s Best Airline” and the “Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline” team up to offer exciting inter-island travel and more

Turkish Airlines inks codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles
Flag carrier Turkish Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles that is mainly aimed at boosting its partnership in bid to maximise the travel opportunities offered to the passengers of both airlines through its flight networks.


Breaking Travel News interview: Sandy Benoiton, chief executive, Air Seychelles
Breaking Travel News speaks to Sandy Benoiton, chief executive of flag-carrier Air Seychelles, to find out how it feels to have been recognised by World Travel Awards voters from around the globe

Seychelles takes back full control of national carrier
United Arab Emirates flag-carrier, Etihad Airways, had taken a stake in the Indian Ocean airline in 2012 as part of a wider equity investment strategy.

Breaking Travel News interview: Remco Althuis, chief executive, Air Seychelles
As the Indian Ocean gradually repens to tourism, Remco Althuis, chief executive of Air Seychelles, here tells Breaking Travel News how his airline has reshaped operations in response to the Covid-19 pandemic

Kinnear to step down as Air Seychelles chief in December
Roy Kinnear will step down as chief executive of Air Seychelles in December. Staff at the Seychelles’ national carrier were informed of the resignation through a note from the chair of the carrier’s board, Jean Weeling-Lee, earlier.

Francisca Moonsammy, head of cabin operation, Air Seychelles
Breaking Travel News talks with Francisca Moonsammy, head of cabin operation, Air Seychelles, to discover how it feels to have been recognised by the World Travel Awards.

Roy Kinnear, chief executive officer, Air Seychelles
On a successful evening for the carrier, Air Seychelles was recognised with the titles of Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline, Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline - Business Class, Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline Brand, and Indian Ocean’s Leading Cabin Crew by the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News chats with Roy Kinnear, chief executive with the carrier, to find out what it meant to him and his team.

Breaking Travel News interview: Roy Kinnear, chief executive, Air Seychelles
Recognised as the Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News here chats with Roy Kinnear, chief executive of Air Seychelles, about the importance of the title and how the carrier stays ahead of its rivals in the region.

Air Seychelles introduces new passenger handling technology
Air Seychelles will be introducing SITA’s state-of-the-art common-use passenger processing systems at Seychelles International Airport. This investment provides greater flexibility for international airlines operating from the airport by allowing them to share common-use terminal equipment for check-in and boarding.