Temporary suspension of domestic services
Air Seychelles has today announced that the airline will be suspending its domestic services temporarily effective Friday, 10 April 2020.
The decision was taken following guidance and intensified measures being implemented by the health authorities, including the importance of maintaining social distancing against the spread of COVID-19.
The last returning flight to be operated will depart Praslin in the late afternoon today and the airline is expected to resume its schedule of service by 1 May, 2020.
In the meantime, essential companies requesting for flights will be accepted on a charter basis which can be booked via email at hmcharters@airseychelles.com. For medevac requests please contact 4391175 or 4391173.
Travellers contacting the airline are advised not to visit the Air Seychelles Offices which will remain closed until 26 April, 2020. The Call Centre can be contacted via email at callcentre@airseychelles.com or by phoning +2482643174 for additional information between Monday and Saturday as from 8am to 4pm local time (except during the Easter holidays).
About Air Seychelles
The Seychelles’ national carrier has been flying for over 45 years. Wholly owned by the Government of Seychelles, the carrier operates regionally from its home in Mahe to Colombo, Tel Aviv, Johannesburg, Mumbai and Mauritius with state- of-the-art Airbus A320NEOs. Domestically the carrier operates up to 30 roundtrips a day to Praslin, the second largest island in the archipelago, along with various charters to other islands on its twin-otter fleet. Air Seychelles offers ground handling services to major commercial and private airlines at its base in Mahe, Seychelles.
In 2024, Air Seychelles was awarded the coveted titles of ‘Indian Ocean's Leading Airline - Economy Class 2024’ at the 31st edition of the World Travel Awards as well as ‘Indian Ocean's Leading Cabin Crew 2024.’
Information contained in this press release is accurate at the time of publication.