Air Seychelles to introduce flights to Mumbai

Air Seychelles, the national airline of Seychelles has announced the launch of direct flights to Mumbai, India’s financial, commercial and entertainment capital, commencing Dec. 2.
Subject to regulatory approvals, the new three times per week service will be operated by a two-class Airbus A320 aircraft, configured with 16 Business Class and 120 Economy Class seats.
Air Seychelles’ new service brings the number of regional destinations served by the airline to five, along with Antananarivo, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg and Mauritius.
Manoj Papa, Air Seychelles CEO, said: “Our new Mumbai schedule has been purposely designed to offer business and leisure travelers from India convenient and direct access to the Seychelles islands, one of the world’s most prestigious holiday destinations. Seychelles is an increasingly attractive market for international investors.”
“Bringing Mumbai into our growing organic network is also a direct result of our strategic partnership with Etihad Airways, and how together, we have worked to increase travel options for the benefit of our combined customers, whilst benefiting trade and tourism at each end,” he added.
Seychelles Minister for Home Affairs and Transport and Air Seychelles Board Chairman Joel Morgan said: “Air Seychelles is a key economic enabler for our islands and the launch of our service to Mumbai marks a significant and exciting new chapter for Air Seychelles.”