Yes, on Air Seychelles you can often choose your seat during booking or later through “Manage My Booking” and sometimes at online check-in, but seat selection depends on your fare type—some Economy fares may charge for preferred seats or only assign seats for free at check-in, while Business Class usually includes advance seat selection.

No, Air Seychelles is not owned by Etihad Airways anymore. Etihad previously held a stake and helped manage the airline, but it exited ownership around 2021–2022, and today Air Seychelles is majority-owned by the government of Seychelles through its national holding company.

Yes, Air Seychelles is generally considered a small but decent regional airline with good service on its limited routes, especially between Seychelles, Mahe, and destinations like India and the Middle East, though it operates on a smaller scale so reviews are mixed—many passengers like the friendly service and convenience, but some note limited flight options and basic onboard amenities compared to larger international airlines.

No, Air Seychelles is not directly connected to Emirates as an owner or partner airline, but they may have had or can have interline/codeshare-style connections in the past or via third-party booking systems, meaning you might be able to book connecting flights together, yet they operate independently with separate management and networks.

Air Seychelles was founded in 1977 (and officially named in 1978), so as of 2026 it is about 48–49 years old.

Yes, Air Seychelles generally serves complimentary meals and drinks on international flights, with full hot meals on longer routes (like India or Abu Dhabi) and lighter snacks on shorter regional flights, while Business Class usually gets upgraded meals and better service, so food availability depends on route length and cabin class.

Yes, Air Seychelles has in-flight entertainment on some of its aircraft, but not all seats or flights have personal TV screens—on certain planes you may get seatback screens or shared/streaming entertainment on longer routes, while shorter regional flights often have limited or no built-in screens, so availability depends on the aircraft type and route.

Yes, Air Seychelles is generally fairly strict with carry-on baggage, especially at the gate, where they may check size and weight limits (usually around 7–8 kg for cabin baggage depending on fare), and if your bag is oversized or too heavy it can be taken for checked baggage with extra charges, so it’s best to stay within the allowed limits to avoid issues.

Air Seychelles does not have a strong global ranking compared to major international airlines. According to Skytrax, it is rated around 4-star quality in service standards, meaning it meets acceptable international service and safety benchmarks, but not at a top premium level. However, passenger review platforms show much weaker satisfaction, with overall ratings around 3/10–3/5 range and particularly low scores for customer service, check-in, and consistency, indicating a mixed to below-average reputation among travelers.

Yes, Air Seychelles does fly from India, mainly from Mumbai (Mumbai) to Seychelles, and this route has been operated as direct or scheduled service depending on the season and airline timetable.

Yes, Air Seychelles is generally considered a safe airline, operating under international aviation safety standards and regulatory oversight in Seychelles, and it is not known for any major safety concerns; however, safety is different from service quality, so while its safety record is acceptable and in line with global norms, its customer service and comfort ratings are more average compared to larger airlines.

Air Seychelles is fully owned by the Government of the Republic of Seychelles, meaning it is a state-owned national airline. After previously having a 40% stake held by Etihad Airways, that share was sold back in 2021, making the Seychelles government the sole shareholder and owner today.

Air Seychelles was founded in 1977 (and began operations shortly after), so as of 2026 it is about 48–49 years old, making it the national carrier of Seychelles with nearly five decades of service.

Air Seychelles is based in Seychelles, with its headquarters in Victoria on the island of Mahé, and its main hub at Seychelles International Airport.

For Air Seychelles Economy Class, you are allowed 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg with maximum dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm, plus 1 small personal item like a handbag, laptop bag, or slim backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.

The cancellation policy for Air Seychelles depends on your fare type, but in general it is not fully flexible—most cheaper fares are non-refundable or have cancellation fees, while higher fare classes may allow refunds with a deduction or admin charge. If the airline itself cancels your flight, you are usually entitled to either a full refund or rebooking at no extra cost.

For Economy Class, the baggage allowance is typically 30 kg of checked baggage plus 7 kg of hand luggage (1 cabin bag), with the cabin bag size usually limited to about 55 × 40 × 20 cm, and you may also carry a small personal item like a handbag or laptop bag in addition to that. In simple terms, Economy passengers get one checked bag + one cabin bag, and any extra weight or additional bags will be charged as excess baggage.

Air Seychelles mainly flies to a small but well-connected network of Indian Ocean, Middle East, Africa, and Asia destinations. Its most popular routes include **Mahé (home base) and Praslin for domestic travel, plus international destinations like Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg, Mauritius, Colombo, and Tel Aviv, with additional seasonal or limited flights to some Indian cities such as Mumbai. In simple terms, it focuses on regional international travel rather than global long-haul networks, with Seychelles as the central hub.

Air Seychelles operates a small mixed fleet mainly made up of Airbus A320neo aircraft for international routes and Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft for domestic island flights in Seychelles. The A320neo is used for flights to destinations like India, Mauritius, and Abu Dhabi, while the Twin Otter is a short takeoff/landing plane used to connect islands like Mahé and Praslin.

For Air Seychelles Economy Class, the standard baggage allowance is 30 kg of checked baggage plus 7 kg of hand luggage, with the cabin bag limited to about 55 × 40 × 20 cm, and you can also carry a small personal item like a handbag or laptop bag in addition to the 7 kg carry-on.

Air Seychelles fleet currently operates a small, two-type aircraft fleet designed for both international and domestic island travel. It uses Airbus A320neo jets for international routes (like India, Mauritius, and Abu Dhabi) and Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft for short inter-island flights within Seychelles, such as Mahé to Praslin.

To check in online with , go to their official website and click “My Trips” / “Web Check-in”, then enter your booking reference (PNR) and last name to access your booking, select your seat if available, and download or print your boarding pass; online check-in usually opens 24 hours before departure and closes about 2 hours before international flights (1 hour for domestic flights), and if you have checked baggage, you simply drop it at the airport baggage counter after checking in online.

You can contact Air Seychelles customer service by calling +1-855-551-1040 or emailing [email protected], and their support is available Monday–Friday 08:00–16:00, Saturday 08:00–12:00, with limited assistance via additional numbers +1-855-551-1040 available until about 8 pm on weekdays, and you can also use their website contact form for bookings and queries.

You can call customer service by dialing +1-855-551-1040 from your phone, which connects you to their main call centre for bookings, changes, and travel support, and if you’re calling outside working hours you can also try their backup numbers like +1-855-551-1040 which are available until around 8 pm on weekdays and some holidays.

You can book a flight on by going to their official website or mobile booking page, entering your departure and arrival cities, travel dates, and passenger details, then selecting a flight, adding extras like baggage or seats if needed, and completing payment online; once confirmed, you will receive an e-ticket and booking reference (PNR) by email, which you can later use for check-in and managing your trip.

Yes, you can book tickets through authorized travel agents or online travel websites in addition to booking directly on the airline’s website, and many passengers use agents for package deals or multi-city trips, but you should always make sure the booking is issued with a valid Air Seychelles PNR so you can manage it later through the airline if needed.

You can cancel an flight by going to their “Manage Booking” section on the website or contacting their customer service with your booking reference (PNR) and last name, where they will check your fare rules and process the cancellation if eligible; refunds depend on your ticket type, as flexible fares may be refunded (sometimes minus fees) while cheaper fares are often non-refundable or only partly refundable as credit.

Air Seychelles tickets are only refundable if your fare type allows it—higher or flexible fares may be refunded (often minus a cancellation fee), while cheaper promotional Economy tickets are usually non-refundable or may only be given as travel credit, and if the airline cancels your flight, you are generally entitled to a full refund or free rebooking.

You can change your Air Seychelles flight by going to the “Manage Booking” section on their website or contacting customer service with your booking reference (PNR) and last name, then selecting a new date or flight if your fare allows changes; depending on your ticket type, you may need to pay a change fee plus any fare difference, while flexible tickets usually allow easier or cheaper modifications.

Yes, you can reschedule an ticket through their “Manage Booking” page or customer service by entering your booking reference (PNR) and last name and selecting a new flight, but whether you can change it for free depends on your fare type—flexible tickets allow easier changes, while cheaper fares usually require a change fee plus any fare difference.

If you miss your Air Seychelles flight, your ticket is usually marked as a “no-show,” which means you may lose the fare or have to pay a change fee plus fare difference to rebook, depending on your ticket type, but if you miss the flight due to airline delay or disruption, they may rebook you on the next available flight at no extra cost.

Yes, Air Seychelles sometimes allows you to hold a booking for a short time before payment, but it depends on the fare and route—this “fare hold” option is not available on all tickets and is usually time-limited (often a few hours or up to 24 hours). If the hold is available, you’ll see it during booking on their website or through a travel agent, and if not, the booking must be paid immediately to confirm.

Air Seychelles generally accepts major credit and debit cards like Visa and Mastercard for online bookings, and payments can also be made through bank transfers, authorized travel agents, or their ticket offices, depending on your location and booking method, while available options may vary slightly by country or route.

Multiple charges from Air Seychelles usually happen due to payment authorization holds, failed/duplicate booking attempts, or booking not fully confirming after payment, where your bank temporarily blocks the amount more than once; in most cases only one transaction is actually finalized and the extra holds are released automatically within a few days, but if the duplicate charge remains, you should contact Air Seychelles customer service or your bank with your booking reference and transaction details.

You can request a refund from by going to their “Manage Booking” page on the website or contacting customer service with your booking reference (PNR) and last name, then submitting a refund request based on your fare rules; eligible refunds are processed back to your original payment method (minus any applicable fees), while non-refundable tickets may only be offered as credit or change options.

Air Seychelles refund processing usually takes about 7 to 20 business days after approval, but the total time can be longer depending on your bank, payment method, and fare type, since some refunds may take up to 30 days or more to fully appear in your account, especially for international card payments or agency bookings.

If payment fails on the Air Seychelles website, your booking is usually not confirmed, meaning no ticket is issued and you’ll need to try again, but sometimes your bank may still place a temporary authorization hold that disappears within a few days; you can retry payment with another card, check your bank details, or contact customer support if the issue continues.

You can retrieve your Air Seychelles booking by going to the “Manage Booking” or “My Trips” section on their website, then entering your booking reference (PNR) and last name to view, download, or modify your flight details, and if you booked through a travel agent, you can also use the same PNR or contact the agent to access your reservation.

If you didn’t receive your Air Seychelles e-ticket, it’s usually due to a failed or incomplete payment, email entered incorrectly, or the email going to spam/junk, and in some cases the booking may still be processing or was not fully confirmed, so you should first check your spam folder and bank statement, then try retrieving the booking on their “Manage Booking” page using your PNR, or contact Air Seychelles customer service if the ticket still doesn’t appear.

Yes, you can travel without printing your Air Seychelles ticket because your e-ticket and boarding pass (if checked in online) can be shown on your phone at the airport, as long as you have your booking reference (PNR), valid ID/passport, and digital boarding pass, though printing it can still be useful as a backup in case of phone or system issues.

You can download your Air Seychelles itinerary by going to the “Manage Booking” or “My Trips” section on their website, entering your booking reference (PNR) and last name, then viewing your flight details and selecting the option to download or print the itinerary as a PDF, or you can also retrieve it from your confirmation email or ask customer service if you can’t access it online.

You can check your Air Seychelles booking status by going to the “Manage Booking” or “My Trips” page on their website, then entering your booking reference (PNR) and last name to view whether your ticket is confirmed, modified, or cancelled, and you can also verify status through your confirmation email, travel agent, or by contacting customer service if you face any issues.

If your Air Seychelles ticket is not issued, it usually means the payment did not go through or the booking was not fully confirmed, so you won’t have a valid e-ticket yet; in this case, you should check your bank for any pending or failed charges, try retrieving the booking with your PNR on “Manage Booking,” and if it still shows no ticket, contact Air Seychelles or your travel agent to complete the payment or reissue the booking.

For Air Seychelles Economy Class, the usual baggage allowance is 1 checked bag up to 30 kg plus 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg (plus a small personal item), but allowances can vary slightly by route and fare type, so it’s best to confirm on your booking or ticket details before travel.

For Air Seychelles, the cabin baggage limit is usually 1 carry-on bag up to 7 kg with maximum size around 55 × 40 × 20 cm, plus 1 small personal item like a handbag or laptop bag that fits under the seat, though staff may strictly enforce weight and size limits at check-in or boarding depending on the flight.

For Air Seychelles Economy Class, the maximum weight per checked bag is usually 30 kg per piece, while Business Class can allow up to 32 kg per bag, but you still must not exceed the total baggage allowance on your ticket, and overweight bags beyond these limits may be refused or charged extra at check-in.

For Air Seychelles, the typical baggage size limits are checked bags up to about 158 cm total dimensions (length + width + height) and cabin bags up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm, plus a small personal item like a handbag or laptop bag that fits under the seat, though exact limits can vary slightly by aircraft and route so it’s best to confirm on your ticket.

For Air Seychelles domestic flights within Seychelles (mainly Mahé–Praslin), the baggage allowance is usually more limited than international flights, typically around 20 kg checked baggage plus 7 kg cabin baggage, depending on the fare, and because these flights use small aircraft, excess or oversized luggage may be restricted or charged, so it’s best to confirm your exact allowance on your booking before travel.

Yes, you can carry extra baggage on Air Seychelles, but it is charged as excess baggage, and you must either pre-book it through their website, customer service, or travel agent (usually cheaper) or pay at the airport, where rates are higher, and acceptance also depends on aircraft space and weight limits.

For Air Seychelles, excess baggage is typically charged per kilogram, and the usual rates are about USD 8 per kg if pre-purchased online or at sales offices, and around USD 15 per kg at the airport, while domestic flights between Mahé and Praslin are charged in Seychelles Rupees (about SCR 85–110 per kg depending on resident status if paid online vs higher at airport)—so it is always cheaper to buy extra baggage in advance rather than paying at check-in.

Yes, on Air Seychelles it is usually cheaper to buy extra baggage online or in advance through their sales office or travel agent, because pre-purchased excess baggage rates are lower than paying at the airport, where per-kg charges are higher, so booking it early is the best way to save money if you know you’ll need extra luggage.

Yes, Air Seychelles allows sports equipment like golf bags, surfboards, and bicycles, but they are treated as special baggage, meaning you usually need to pre-inform the airline, follow size/weight limits, and pay an additional fee unless it falls within your normal baggage allowance, and acceptance also depends on aircraft space, so it’s best to arrange it in advance.

Yes, liquids are allowed in Air Seychelles cabin baggage but they must follow standard aviation security rules: containers must be 100 ml or less each, all placed in a single transparent resealable bag (about 1 liter total), and items like medicines, baby food, or essential liquids may be allowed in larger amounts if declared at security, while anything above limits must go in checked baggage.

On Air Seychelles flights, restricted items include flammable materials, explosives, fireworks, toxic or corrosive chemicals, and weapons or sharp objects in cabin baggage, while items like lithium batteries, power banks, e-cigarettes, and large electronics have strict limits (often not allowed in checked baggage), and liquids in hand luggage must follow the 100 ml rule unless they are medical or baby-related, with final approval always depending on airport security rules.

Yes, power banks are allowed on Air Seychelles flights, but only in cabin baggage (not checked luggage) and usually with limits on capacity (commonly up to 100–160 Wh depending on airline/security rules), and they must be protected from short circuits, so you should carry them in your hand luggage and not use them during takeoff, landing, or when instructed by the crew.

Yes, you can carry baby food on Air Seychelles flights, and it is allowed in cabin baggage even in quantities above the normal liquid limit if it is for your child’s use during the journey, but you may need to present it separately at security for inspection, and it should be reasonably sized for the duration of the flight.

Yes, Air Seychelles allows you to bring a stroller for a baby or child, and it is usually carried free of charge as checked baggage, with many small strollers also allowed to be used up to the gate and then collected at arrival, but it must be properly folded and may depend on aircraft space and airport handling rules.

Yes, you can carry medical equipment on Air Seychelles flights, and items like portable oxygen concentrators, CPAP machines, and essential medical devices are generally allowed in cabin baggage, but you should inform the airline in advance, carry a doctor’s prescription or medical certificate if needed, and ensure the equipment complies with safety and battery rules (especially for lithium batteries).

If your baggage is lost on Air Seychelles, you should immediately report it at the airport baggage service desk before leaving the arrivals area and file a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) with your baggage tag details, then keep the reference number to track your bag through the airline’s baggage tracing system or customer service; most delayed bags are found within a few days, and if it is confirmed lost, you can apply for compensation based on airline rules and international conventions.

If your baggage is delayed on Air Seychelles, you should go to the baggage service desk at the arrival airport immediately, report it before leaving the airport, and file a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) with your baggage tag and flight details; then keep the reference number to track your bag through Air Seychelles customer service, and most delayed bags are delivered within a few days once found.

Yes, you can claim compensation for lost baggage on Air Seychelles if your bag is officially declared lost after the airline’s tracing period, but the amount depends on international rules like the Montreal Convention, and you must first have a PIR report and proof of baggage contents/value; compensation is usually limited and may require submitting a formal claim to Air Seychelles within the specified time limit set by the airline.

Air Seychelles usually takes a few days (often 24–72 hours) to locate delayed baggage, though in some cases it can take up to 5–7 days or longer depending on the route and transfer airports; most bags are found quickly and delivered to your address once located, and you can track progress using your PIR reference with the airline’s baggage service.

If your baggage is damaged on Air Seychelles, you should report it immediately at the airport baggage service desk before leaving and file a Property Irregularity Report (PIR), then submit a claim with photos and receipts if needed; the airline may offer repair, replacement, or compensation depending on the damage and airline liability rules under international conventions, but claims must be made within the airline’s specified time limit.

You can check in online for Air Seychelles by visiting their official website, going to “Web Check-in” or “My Trips”, and entering your booking reference (PNR) and last name, then selecting seats if available and downloading your boarding pass; online check-in usually opens about 24 hours before departure and closes a few hours before the flight, and if you have checked baggage, you can drop it at the airport after completing check-in online.

Online check-in for Air Seychelles usually opens about 24 hours before departure and remains available until a few hours before the flight (typically closing around 1–2 hours before takeoff, depending on the route), and you can do it on their website using your booking reference and last name to get your boarding pass.

For Air Seychelles, airport check-in usually opens about 3 hours before international flights and 2 hours before domestic flights, and it typically closes around 1 hour before departure, so it’s recommended to arrive early to allow time for baggage drop, security, and boarding procedures.