# Air Seychelles Resumes Mahe-Paris Flights Using Leased Etihad 787-9

_Mar 18 14:12_

Tags: Air Seychelles, Etihad, Paris, Seychelles, route network, airline, new route

Air Seychelles is temporarily resuming non-stop service between Mahe (SEZ) and Paris (CDG) from March 22 to April 29, 2026, using a leased Etihad Boeing 787-9

## Summary

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

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (Air Seychelles, Etihad).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/air-seychelles-resumes-long-haul-flights-etihad-787) — Air Seychelles Resumes Long Haul Flights, Temporarily, Using Etihad 787

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