SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, have embarked on a codeshare partnership, ushering in seamless travel to multiple new destinations throughout Asia, Africa, and Australia for their passengers flying between Colombo and Mahé.
Connecting people and places across continents, the collaboration empowers SriLankan Airlines to amplify its position and reach in Africa and allows passengers of the airline to travel conveniently between Colombo and Mahé twice a week. For Air Seychelles, over 20 destinations are included in the partnership, which includes much-requested destinations such as Sydney and Melbourne in Australia as well as other popular stops in India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.
This new codeshare agreement will allow SriLankan Airlines and Air Seychelles to place their codes on each other’s flights and enable passengers to continue their journey conveniently using a single booking and with their luggage checked in all the way to the final destination. It also means passengers can book their travels with both airlines, through online travel agencies, as well as with local travel agents.
Richard Nuttall, Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, stated, “We are pleased to boost our codeshare network and presence in the African region through this new partnership. We look forward to working with Air Seychelles to provide our customers with more African destination options in the coming years.”
Charles Johnson, Air Seychelles’ Chief Commercial Officer, shares, “We have been flying to Colombo twice a week for over nine months, which has proven successful. Codesharing is the next step to solidify our relationship, giving passengers the convenience of travelling to various destinations in Asia and Australia with a single ticket.”
