Seychelles Airports Authority

20^th May 2026

In late 2023, the Chief Executive Officers of the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) and Air Seychelles took up the “Ramp Up Rise Up Accessibility” challenge — an initiative aimed at highlighting the everyday challenges faced by persons with mobility impairments and encouraging key stakeholders to recognise their social responsibility in improving accessibility and inclusivity.

Yesterday, Wednesday 20 May, the founder of Ramp Up Rise Up (RuRu), Mrs. Christine Winslow, returned to the Seychelles International Airport alongside her son, Jason, who is a wheelchair user. Their visit followed ongoing consultations and collaboration with the Seychelles Airports Authority (SAA) and other key stakeholders committed to enhancing accessibility within the airport environment.

Also present during the visit was the Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Airports Authority (SAA), Mr. Colin Chang Tave, who had the opportunity to meet with the Winslows and witness first-hand the progress achieved by the Authority’s Commercial Department and Airport Management team over the past few years. The improvements were demonstrated through Jason’s travel experience at the Seychelles International Airport.

Mr. Chang Tave stated:

“I am personally pleased to affirm that our team has been working towards creating a more inclusive airport experience for all.

“At the SAA, this commitment is reflected in our core value of Customer Focus, where we strive to exceed customer expectations. Additionally, it aligns with our value of Excellence, through which we embrace innovation, continuous improvement, and a culture of excellence in all that we do.

“While there will always be improvements to be made, we are proud of the fact that our airports cater for everyone, inclusive of the visually impaired, physically impaired, and many other persons who may need just a little extra support to navigate an airport.”

Among the improvements implemented are dedicated parking spaces located closer to the terminal, designated pick-up and drop-off points near the Customer Service Desk, and enhanced directional signages on the landside area of the airport.

SAA and RuRu also took the opportunity to discuss future initiatives aimed at further enhancing accessibility for passengers with disabilities and special needs. These include plans to dedicate a space within the departure lounge specifically for disabled and special needs passengers, creating a more comfortable and accessible waiting environment.

Another important improvement under consideration is the installation of a toilet equipped with grab rails within the baby changing room in the departure terminal, further supporting passengers who may require additional assistance.

The two parties also discussed the introduction of Braille on selected signage to better support visually impaired airport users.

The visit served as an important review of the accessibility measures that have already been implemented through the support, consultation, and partnership of RuRu.

Through initiatives such as Project Sam, the SAA continues to place growing importance on accessibility and inclusivity, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that all passengers and airport users enjoy a safe, welcoming, and positive airport experience.