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Air Seychelles To Launch Direct Flight From India

Air Seychelles To Launch Direct Flight From India

From The Hindu

To smoothen communication between the two countries and deepen tourism ties, Air Seychelles will soon begin direct flights between Mumbai and Seychelles, Seychelles Tourism and Culture Minister Alain St Ange said.

The service is likely to start by end of this year. “At present there is no direct flights from India to Seychelles. One can reach Seychelles from India via Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Colombo (Sri Lanka). We had a meeting with the Indian minister and key officials in New Delhi on this issue. We expect the direct flights from Mumbai to Seychelles thrice a week to begin from December this year,” Ange told reporters here.

The multiple flights in a week will cover the distance in around four hours. The increased association, the minister said, is expected to further boost travel trade between the two countries.

“With increased awareness, India’s travel trade community will be able to place Seychelles high on the destination list.

 

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