Air Seychelles records 95% load factor on peak Dubai flights
Air Seychelles has recorded a 95% load factor on flights operated between Dubai and the Seychelles during the peak Eid holiday period.
The seasonal route serviced by the airline’s A320neo aircraft on 16 and 19, July 2021 respectively, carried over 300 visitors to the island.
Delighted with the performance of this route, Air Seychelles acting chief executive officer, Sandy Benoiton said: “We are pleased to offer travellers the choice and connectivity when planning their getaway to the popular holiday destination, in addition to supporting Seychelles efforts to boost tourism to the island.
"Despite the competition in the market and the flight being operated on a weekly basis, the great story we have created to build traffic on this route, from the convenient flight timings, through to the attractive fares, including free-quarantine one week holiday packages to the archipelago, has definitely enabled the airline to record this great achievement today.
"As travel starts to ease across the globe, keeping up the momentum, Air Seychelles will continue to seek opportunities within the region and beyond to rebuild its network, safeguard its revenue and increase tourism to the Seychelles".
The last flight to Dubai departed Seychelles on 24, July 2021, with a total of 143 passengers. The airline will be adding more flights on this route in November as part of its seasonal schedule.
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.