Air France Code Share Another Winner!

Once again the management of Air Seychelles has listen to the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce (SCCI) appeal to line up its ducks before it launches the Direct Flights from Charles De Gaulle into Victoria, Mahe Seychelles.

Good Job Manoj Papa

Congratulations Manoj Papa  and Joel Morgan on a sound decision.

Good Job James Michel, cough cough!

Undoubtedly, James Michel President of Seychelles back tailed to Paris this year and met with Prime Minister Hollande and ask for setting up of the code share to strengthen relations with Seychelles, after Air Seychelles abruptly pulled the carpet on Air France in 2008.Michel was President of Seychelles when this was done. So he took the heat for it. Now, he is still President of Seychelles, and he has backtracked, and cleaned up his mess. He deserves credit for that: Congratulations Mr. Michel! hic hic!

Next Step: Solid Competitive Ticket Pricing

Now the next step is solid ticket pricing on Air Seychelles Domestic and International routes which will be code shared with Air France. 

Emirates is discounting tickets into Seychelles (euro 800.00). They have announced a double daily to Seychelles, with two (2) Boeing 777-400. This has been negotiated by Minister Alain St.Ange, to keep Tourism alive in Seychelles. Credit to the Minister for this we know it was not easy. 

Air Seychelles is still selling tickets from Paris at a nut bag price of euro 1,800.00 round trip, economy. This cannot work in today's deflationary cycle in France. Yes there are many rich people in France and Europe for that matter, but they are not stupid. Our pricing must be competitive if Air Seychelles and Seychelles are to relaunch the destination of Seychelles as a place for the reasonably heeled traveler. If Air Seychelles does not take a long term view to secure market share on the route, it will have only itself to blame......again.

Reduce Fair on Domestic Praslin Route

Another winning move, will be to reduce the domestic flights between Mahe and Praslin to allow Visitors to freely travel between islands, and really enjoy Seychelles stress free, without feeling ripped off as they do when they fly today or take the ferry.

For Seychelles to work well, and for us to take advantage of those 4G digital marketing tools in Visitors hands, we need to stop ripping them off. This starts with Air Seychelles.

We are waiting for the promised reduction in domestic prices Mr. Papa. You can do it, and guess what? Air Seychelles will make more profits from it. That will leave you to the title of Hero of the Indian Ocean, a title well earned once you drop the ticket prices.

Sesel Pou Seselwa!

May God Bless All Freedom Loving Seychellois!