Air India and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, have signed a codeshare agreement on Friday.
“This partnership with Air Seychelles will enable our customers to have a direct access to this beautiful archipelago in the Indian Ocean.“ – PS Kharola, Chairman and Managing Director of Air India
The flag carrier of India will place its ‘AI’ code on Air Seychelles regional services between Mumbai to the Seychelles and Johannesburg.
In turn, Air Seychelles will add its ‘HM’ code on Air India domestic services to eight cities and also on international services between Mumbai and Bangkok.
Air Seychelles also maintains a strategic partnership with Etihad Airways. The airline from the Middle-East is a 40 percent stakeholder.
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