Air Seychelles has stated that the airline has struck a codeshare deal with Qatar Airways, although no other details were disclosed. 

Qatar Airways has established a codeshare arrangement with Air Seychelles, the national airline of the archipelago of Seychelles in the western Indian Ocean, according to a Gulf Times piece from Monday.

Through the new codeshare arrangement, Qatar Airways will display its code on Air Seychelles-operated flights between Mahe, the major island, and Praslin, the second-most populous island. This will allow travelers to use a single booking to continue their journey.

According to the publication, this cooperation will enable smooth travel between both networks’ users and one of the world’s most exotic and distinctive locations.

The Air Seychelles acting chief executive, Captain Sandy Benoiton, said: “This new partnership will provide passengers with new connection opportunities and access to unique destinations from both networks,” said the article.

As a result of the arrangement, passengers flying with Qatar Airways from more than 160 international locations would be able to connect to Seychelles via Doha’s International Airport.

According to the Gulf Times, in a press release from the airline, 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 cooperation 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.”

The agreement was reached when Qatar Airways and Antony Derjacques, the transport minister for the Seychelles, signed a cooperation pact the previous year. During the 41st International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly, which took place in Montreal from September 27 to October 7, the agreement was signed. 

Derjacques claimed that the agreement with Qatar “will enhance cooperation between the two countries, especially where it concerns technical and training for civil aviation staff.”