From ten-minute island hops to long-haul routes to destinations on three continents, Air Seychelles is operationally complex given its relatively small size.

Air Seychelles uses a pair of A320s on regional routes to destinations such as Mauritius, Mumbai and Madagascar.

The six Twin Otters fly a dense network of services around the Seychelles, with almost 217,000 passengers carried on them last year.

The Twin Otters provide a vital link in the Seychelles' tourism industry transporting visitors from the main hub at Mahe to the various islands.

Air Seychelles is the nation’s largest employer. A total of 92 employees are pilots, two-thirds of whom are Seychellois, and overall 99% of staff are nationals.

Air Seychelles is returning to Europe this summer with its A330s, reflecting a growing tourist trade.

Both A330s were formerly operated by Jet Airways, which like Air Seychelles is an Etihad partner airline.