Flying business class on Air Seychelles direct from Abu Dhabi - in pictures

A flight attendant demonstrates the Air Seychelles’ onboard service for the airline’s business class. Silvia Razgova / The National

Flights take off from the capital, Victoria, which is located on Mahe, the largest of the 115 islands that make up the Republic of Seychelles, an island archipelago located off the eastern coast of Africa, in the Indian Ocean. Silvia Razgova / The National

A member of Air Seychelles’ staff works onboard one of the airline’s business class flights from Victoria to Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways signed a deal with the Seychelles government in January 2012, acquiring a 40 per cent stake in Air Seychelles. Silvia Razgova / The National

Passengers disembark an Air Seychelles plane at Victoria airport. Silvia Razgova / The National

An Air Seychelles plane parked near the Air Seychelles VIP lounge undergoes servicing at Victoria airport. Silvia Razgova / The National

A flight attendant demonstrates the Air Seychelles’ onboard service for the airline’s business class. Silvia Razgova / The National

The flight departs at 2am and arrives at 6am, leaving a full day for meetings for those on a quick business trip. Silvia Razgova / The National

Flying business class on Air Seychelles direct from Abu Dhabi to the Indian Ocean island on a night flight is ideal for those on a quick business trip. Silvia Razgova / The National

A member of Air Seychelles’ staff works onboard one of the airline’s business class flights from Victoria to Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways signed a deal with the Seychelles government in January 2012, acquiring a 40 per cent stake in Air Seychelles. Silvia Razgova / The National

Flights take off from the capital, Victoria, which is located on Mahe, the largest of the 115 islands that make up the Republic of Seychelles, an island archipelago located off the eastern coast of Africa, in the Indian Ocean. Silvia Razgova / The National

A business-class flight on Air Seychelles is all it takes to feel excited about a work trip to the Indian Ocean group of islands. Silvia Razgova / The National

A business-class flight on Air Seychelles is all it takes to feel excited about a work trip to the Indian Ocean group of islands.