The Seychellois flag that is.
We mentioned a few weeks ago that, following the demise of Globespan, the Ministry of Defence was forced to make some urgent arrangements on the charter market to keep the regular flights from Brize Norton in operation. This resulted in an eclectic mix of airlines temporarily flying the route, including Air Tahiti.
Now the service has been offered out to tender and has been awarded to the cheapest most suitable airline – Air Seychelles.
We understand the need for economy but it does seem unfortunate that, after the huge struggle to secure the British colony, the Ministry of Defence cannot get a British, or at least European, carrier to handle the route.
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