Etihad Airways touches down in the Seychelles

Flight EY622 was honoured with a traditional water cannon salute, as the pilots waved the flags of the United Arab Emirates and Republic of the Seychelles from the cockpit windows.

Forward bookings for the route, which will operate four times per week via a two-class Airbus A320 aircraft, are strong, particularly from points of origin in the airline’s European network.

Etihad Airways also commenced daily services yesterday, November 1, between Abu Dhabi and Malé, the capital of The Republic of the Maldives.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, said: “The ties between Abu Dhabi and the Seychelles are already strong, and with this new route, Etihad Airways can help to make that relationship stronger.

“The Seychelles has long been a favourite destination among discerning leisure travellers, and global interest in the destination has been building in recent years, particularly following the much-publicized Royal Honeymoon.

“I am thrilled to bring Etihad Airways, a brand recognized for worldwide excellence, to a destination admired by travellers the world over.”