Qatar Airways and Air Seychelles have signed a codeshare agreement.

Under the codeshare, Qatar Airways will place its code on Air Seychelles-operated flights between Mahé and Praslin, enabling passengers to continue their journey using a single booking.

Currently, Qatar Airways operates a daily flight between Doha and Seychelles International Airport (SEZ).

Qatar Airways serves over 160 destinations worldwide and connects travellers from Africa, America, Asia and Europe to and from Seychelles through its hub in Doha, Hamad International Airport (DOH).

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “Our strategy of facilitating connectivity to African markets through partnerships is in line with this enhanced co-operation with Air Seychelles. Our two airlines are pleased to work together to benefit passengers with more travel choices and to support the tourism industry in Seychelles.”

Air Seychelles maintains its domestic network with a fleet of five Twin Otter turboprops operating between Mahé and Praslin, as well as charter flights.

Air Seychelles, Acting CEO, Captain Sandy Benoiton, said: “This new partnership will provide passengers with new connection opportunities and access to unique destinations from both networks."