Qatar Airways is growing seat capability into the Seychelles this summer time because the vacationer hotspot reopens as much as the world once more.
The Indian Ocean islands will likely be welcoming guests who will solely must current a damaging PCR check taken 72-hours earlier than departure.
There will likely be no quarantine requirement or restriction on motion on these arriving through Doha.
The information has been welcomed by Qatar Airways chief business officer, Thierry Antinori, who mentioned: “We resumed our flights to the Seychelles in December.
“Now the islands are opening up additional for guests, we’re delighted to supply extra seat availability and an enhanced and sustainable expertise for our passengers utilizing our Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
“We all know the authorities within the Seychelles stay vigilant and guests will nonetheless be required to stick to public well being measures put in place in view of the pandemic these will embrace sporting of face masks, social distancing and common cleansing of fingers.”
Qatar Airways has not too long ago launched a brand new programme that allows passengers to voluntarily offset the carbon emissions related to their journey on the level of reserving.
As a result of impression of Covid-19 on journey demand, the airline has grounded its fleet of Airbus A380s as it isn’t environmentally justifiable to function such a big plane within the present market.
Seychelles Tourism Board chief govt, Sherin Francis mentioned: “We’re completely satisfied that Seychelles is again on-line with clear entry standards and easy journey measures.
“We rely lots on our airline companions to enrich our efforts in restarting this trade, one which is essential for Seychelles given its contribution to the financial system.
“The provision of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner by Qatar Airways on the Seychelles Route will add to the capability however extra importantly the consolation of the visitors’ journey to Seychelles.”
