Friday, September 19, 2014

Air Seychelles to operate direct flights to Mumbai

Mumbai: Air Seychelles, in which gulf carrier Etihad holds 40 per cent stake, announced here today that it will launch direct flight services to Mumbai from December, making its foray into the Indian aviation space.

The Seychelles national carrier will operate three flights a week on the Seychelles-Mumbai route from December 2, subject to regulatory clearances, the airline said in a release.

“We are thrilled to launch flights to Mumbai. As one of the largest, fastest-growing, and most exciting travel markets in the world, India represents a considerable opportunity for Air Seychelles,” Air Seychelles chief executive Manoj Papa said in the release.
19/09/14 The Hindu
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