Air Seychelles attributes 2013 traffic growth to fleet and network expansion

Air Seychelles reports (10-Apr-2014) the following financial highlights for 2013:

• Revenue: USD88.7 million, +107% year-on-year;
• Net profit: USD3 million, +171%;
• Passenger numbers: 352,474;
• Cargo volume: 5529 tonnes, +159%.

Air Seychelles attributed (10-Apr-2014) growth in passenger traffic in 2013 to the acquisition of a second A330-200 in Mar-2013, new Hong Kong service and increased frequency on Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg and Mauritius routes. [more - original PR]

Air Seychelles: "Our business is now in good shape for the future, which includes growing our operations, launching new routes, taking delivery of new aircraft, expanding airline partnerships, hiring more Seychellois, and bringing more travellers to the Seychelles," Manoj Papa, CEO. Source: Company statement, 10-Apr-2014.