The Mihin Lanka management and the welcoming party from the Authorities of the Seychelles on landing of the inaugural flight with the Seychelles Transport and Home Affairs Minister Joel Morgan |
Mihin
Lanka’s inaugural flight to the Seychelles took off on the 16th of
November. The guests on the flight comprised of Mihin Lanka travelers and
represents from Mihin Lanka management. The
flight touched down in the Seychelles amongst celebrations and a traditional
welcome.
Travelers on Mihin Lanka’s
inaugural flight commented:
Ms. Li Chao & Ms. Ma Li Ya
from China said: This is the first flight from China
to the Seychelles and we are very happy with the hospitality and comfortable
travel experience. The timing of the flight is excellent with a very short
transit time in Colombo. We found the rates very competitive and we are hoping
to stop over in Sri Lanka on our way back. Thank you for an unforgettable
experience.”
Mr. Russel Birrell and Ms. Lyn Birrell from Australia |
Mr. Russel Birrell and Ms. Lyn
Birrell: “We are Australians living and working in Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia. We have visited Sri Lanka before to escape the dessert. We love
the people and the easy and friendly atmosphere. This is our first flight with
Mihin Lanka and we have not been disappointed. We have had such good service
and the new service to the Seychelles is a great idea. We are now able to enjoy
a break in Sri Lanka and head on to the Seychelles without changing airlines.”
Mr. Fayaz Saleem – Director, Sky
Travels & Tours: “I have travelled to the Seychelles
before, in 2007 and the journey was never ending. I am extremely happy at the
decision taken by Mihin Lanka to provide a direct flight to the Seychelles. My
friend Mr. Rohan Kulatunga and I decided to take this flight and we are very
happy with the hospitable and courteous service offered at the airport and on
the air craft”.
Mr. Ian Fernando – Attorney at Law from Sri Lanka |
With
two flights weekly to the island nation of Seychelles on Wednesdays and
Saturdays, the airline is set to offer holiday makers the beauty, pristine
beaches and adventure that are truly the Seychelles. The flight will depart
Colombo for the Seychelles at 1330 hrs and arrive at the Seychelles at 1610
hrs. The departure from the Seychelles will be at 1710 hrs and arrive back in
Colombo at 2300 hrs.
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