Air Seychelles launches all-cargo domestic service |05 April 2014

Air Seychelles has announced the start of an all-cargo domestic service between the two largest islands of the Seychelles archipelago, Mahé and Praslin.

Operated by Air Seychelles’ Shorts 360 aircraft and specifically timed to connect with flights from Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg, the once per week cargo service will target perishable commodities destined for hotels and other tourism establishments on Praslin.

All shipments destined for Praslin will be customs cleared in Mahé, and consignee trucks on Praslin will be given access to the airport ramp, facilitating fast off-loading and distribution to customers.

The Air Seychelles’ Shorts 360 aircraft has been retrofitted to operate as a mini freighter, and can now carry up to 3,500 kilograms of cargo with a volumetric capacity of 1,309 cubic feet.
Air Seychelles’ chief executive Manoj Papa said: “This is a step-change for our domestic business, a reinforcement of how we are aligning our network, fleet, and service portfolio, domestic and international, to support the local tourism industry and encourage more trans-shipment cargo into the Seychelles.

“We witnessed record growth in cargo in 2013 as well as strong growth in our domestic operations.  This service will enhance our domestic business, strengthening cargo services for our customers.”
The all-cargo service follows the recent launch of a cargo chiller and freezer facility at the newly refurbished cargo terminal at Seychelles International Airport.

Customers can find further details by visiting the cargo section of the Air Seychelles website, by calling Air Seychelles Cargo on +248 4 391 000  +248 4 391 000 FREE  or by e-mailing CargoCS@airseychelles.com