Fly direct to Milan
via the Seychelles
By Deon Freemantle, General Manager (South
Africa & South America), Air Seychelles
Air Seychelles is the essence of the Seychelles which
reflects the special blend of international service
standards with friendliness, diversity, simplicity,
and uniqueness. Created more than 30 years ago as a
domestic airline, Air Seychelles began operations with
20 years experience flying this type of aircraft.
For our development, we are continuing to invest in
new aircraft, aircraft enhancement and infrastructure.
Air Seychelles runs a total of 10 aircraft.
INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULED DESTINATIONS
Our network is constantly expanding in response
to our clients’ demands. Every week Air Seychelles
connects Mahé with seven European and three
regional capitals. Network includes five times weekly
to Paris (partnership with Air France); once weekly to
Rome; once weekly to Milan; once weekly to London-
Frankfurt; once weekly to London-Zurich; once weekly
to Moscow; once weekly to Singapore; twice weekly to
Johannesburg; and three times a week to Mauritius.
THE INTER-ISLAND NETWORK
Air Seychelles operates numerous inter-island flights
every day to and from Praslin, and charter flights upon
request to Frégate Island, Bird Island, Denis Island,
Desroches Island, and Alphonse Island using its fleet
of Twin Otters and Shorts 360, suitable for short and
frequent runs.
ECONOMY CLASS
On Air Seychelles not only will you enjoy extra comfort
on your economy flight with more leg room, but you
will also enjoy the experience for the entire journey of
inflight entertainment, the choice of two main dishes
and served by friendly, dedicated Seychellois flight
attendants. After a sun-filled holiday, what better
way to embark on your journey home, by purchasing
access into our business lounge, Salon Vallée De Mai.
Vouchers can be obtained upon check-in.
PEARL CLASS
As a Pearl Class passenger, Air Seychelles offers a
premium service from dedicated check-in; 30kg
baggage allowance; access into the business lounge
Salon Vallée de Mai, designed to suit your every need;
a dedicated lane also allows you to avoid the general
queue, so that you can board with ease; relax and
unwind in 138 degree recliner seats; and Pearl Class
passengers and their baggage are among the first to
leave the aircraft.
INCENTIVE incentive
VE DESTINATION
Air Seychelles offers the only through flight from
South Africa to Milan via the Seychelles. This is the
quickest connection to Italy from South Africa, and it
has incredible airfares to match the routing. The flight
departs on a Friday at 23h45 from Johannesburg and
arrives Saturday at 06h40 in the Seychelles. The Milan
flight then departs three hours later from the Seychelles
at 09h45 and arrives in Milan at 17h15 in the afternoon.
The return flight from Milan departs on the Saturday
night at 19h45 and arrives the next morning (Sunday)
at 06h20 in the Seychelles in time to connect with the
flight to Johannesburg at 08h30. This flight arrives in
Johannesburg at 11h15 on Sunday morning, which
offers travellers easy connections on all the domestic
flights countrywide.
Air Seychelles also offers a stop-over in the Seychelles
in either direction at an extra cost, if a weary traveller
wants to extend a stay in the Seychelles. This is said
to be an ideal option for businessmen who want to
combine a business trip with a bit of leisure time. �
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Vol. 9 No. 4 2009
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