What happened
Air Seychelles will operate 3x weekly flights between Mahe (SEZ) and Paris (CDG) from March 22 to April 29, 2026. The airline is leasing an Etihad Boeing 787-9 for this temporary service, as its own fleet lacks long-haul capability. Flights operate on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Schedule: HM1008 departs Mahe 9:00 AM, arrives Paris 5:30 PM; HM1007 departs Paris 7:30 PM, arrives Mahe 7:30 AM (+1 day). The aircraft features 290 seats (28 business, 262 economy). This marks the return of the route after an 8-year hiatus, originally supported by Etihad when it held a stake in the carrier