Air Seychelles has now become the first and only 4-star airline in the Indian Ocean. The prestigious 4-star airline ranking was awarded to Air Seychelles recently by Skytrax, an airline review organization. The ranking is awarded every year. Media reports said that Air Seychelles was among the 36 airlines in the world that conformed to the stringent quality criteria required for 4-star airline ranking. The airlines star ranking provided by Skytrax is recognized worldwide as a credible and independent measure of the service quality of an airline. Even the airline industry considers the rankings awarded by Skytrax as authoritative as well as dependable.

Skytrax conducted a rigorous auditing exercise in recent months after which it awarded Air Seychelles the 4-star rating. Air Seychelles made a tremendous progress by advancing to 56 from 133rd position worldwide in June 2013 to join the most improved airlines rank. The airline was also adjudged as the second best airline in Africa.

Joel Morgan, Air Seychelles’ Chairman and Minister for Home Affairs and Transport, said that this has been a remarkable success and recognition for a relatively small airline like Air Seychelles. He said that this is a proud moment for Air Seychelles as it represents the national carrier. He said that the airline had initiated a turnaround program two years ago which is now showing positive results in many areas.