British Airways to operate flights to the Seychelles all year round

Who wouldn’t want to be in the Seychelles right now? British Airways launched non-stop flights to the stunning islands this weekend but they are not just going to be for the summer season. The airline has announced that the twice-weekly flights to the Seychelles will operate all year.

The first flight from Heathrow Terminal 5 touched down at Mahé International Airport in one of the most desirable holiday destinations in the world.

Passengers flew in the airline’s newest aircraft to the fleet, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with four cabins – World Traveller (economy), World Traveller Plus (premium economy), Club World (business class) and an exclusive eight-suite First cabin.

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Divers’ paradise: The warm waters of the Seychelles

Scattered across the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles are famed as some of the most idyllic islands on the planet, offering honeymooners, families and sun worshippers world famous beaches, crystal clear waters, easy island hopping and colourful coral reefs.

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Coral delight: The waters are so clear and there’s an abundance of fish

Flights depart on Wednesdays and Saturdays and the route timetable is perfect for honeymooners and holidaymakers who can book 10-night trips and extend their break.

Richard Tams, British Airways’ spokesperson who flew on the first flight, said: “The Seychelles is called the ‘land of perpetual summer’ and the route has proved so popular with our leisure customers that we are delighted to start serving the destination year-round.”

Return fares start from £699 in World Traveller, £999 in World Traveller Plus, £2,499 in Club World and from £3,499 for First, and are available to book now on www.ba.com.