Air Seychelles supports Feast of the Assumption with extra flights
14-August-2015
Air Seychelles has announced that it will operate 21 additional return flights between Mahé and Praslin in support of the Feast of the Assumption taking place this weekend on La Digue.
The Feast of the Assumption is a Roman Catholic holiday that falls on August 15 and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, who is the patron saint of the island of La Digue.
The flights have been scheduled from today to Monday August 17, providing an additional 714 seats, to facilitate travel for residents and tourists wishing to attend the annual religious celebration.
Roy Kinnear, chief executive of Air Seychelles said: “The Feast of the Assumption is an important cultural event on the national calendar that attracts hundreds of people every year.
“We are delighted to meet the high travel demand for the festival, especially from residents of Mahé, by operating 21 additional flights.
“These flights are quick, taking only 15 minutes on our modern Twin Otter aircraft, and have been conveniently timed for the mid to late afternoon on both days.”
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