Air Seychelles to launch Direct Flights between Maldives and Johannesburg
Air Seychelles has announced that the airline will be offering direct passenger services from Johannesburg to the Maldives between 4 December 2020 and 9 January 2021.
Scheduled for every Friday night from Johannesburg for 6 weeks, the flights will provide travelers the opportunity to plan their holidays in advance for the upcoming festive season now that both countries have reopened to welcome back international visitors.
The aircraft will make an intermediate stop briefly in Seychelles before continuing to Velana International Airport in Male (MLE). Return flights are set to be operated every Saturday, allowing visitors the chance to spend a full week holiday in the Maldives with a total flying time of less than 9 hours. Beach-seekers can also enjoy a stopover in Seychelles on their return flight home to extend that hard-earned holiday.
Air Seychelles will operate three non-stop flights per week between Johannesburg and Seychelles in December.
As a preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19, travelers will be required to submit proof of negative RT-PCR test results conducted 72 hours prior to the flight. The airline also advises travelers to complete the airline’s mandatory health self-assessment form 24 hours prior to departure in addition to wearing a mask at all times throughout the flight.
Due to the unprecedented events surrounding the COVID – 19 pandemic, Air Seychelles has extended its waiver policy to provide travelers more flexibility and peace of mind if they choose to rebook and fly at a later time. As part of the policy, travelers holding tickets issued any time until 31 December 2020, can now benefit from unlimited date changes with no penalty fee.
Air Seychelles was established in 1978 and began long-haul service in 1983. The airline currently offers international flights to Johannesburg, Mauritius, Mumbai and Tel Aviv. Air Seychelles also offers more than 350 domestic scheduled flights a week throughout the archipelago, including domestic charter services.
As the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, Air Seychelles is a pillar of tourism, the island nation’s strongest and growing economic sector. The airline maintains a strategic partnership with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and 40 percent stakeholder.
