https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/air mauritius/ Air Mauritius News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:57:52+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-air-mauritius-renew-strategic-partnership-to-enhance-cooperati/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-air-mauritius-renew-strategic-partnership-to-enhance-cooperati/ Emirates and Air Mauritius have renewed their longstanding partnership which includes a reciprocal codesharing agreement on select routes beyond the gateways of each partner airline, as well as cooperation on frequent flyer programmes and cargo handling services. Fri, 23 May 2025 10:19:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2023-allan-owen-country-sales-manager-uk-air-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2023-allan-owen-country-sales-manager-uk-air-mauritius/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:10:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-confirms-order-for-three-a350-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-confirms-order-for-three-a350-aircraft/ Air Mauritius has confirmed an order for three A350 aircraft to expand its network in Europe and South Asia. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:51:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-announces-daily-flights-from-london-gatwick-to-indian-ocean-i/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-announces-daily-flights-from-london-gatwick-to-indian-ocean-i/ London Gatwick Airport passengers will benefit from greater choice when looking for winter sun this year, with Air Mauritius announcing daily flights to the Indian Ocean island. Sat, 25 Mar 2023 08:56:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/marday-venketasamy-chairman-air-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/marday-venketasamy-chairman-air-mauritius/ Breaking Travel News catches up with Air Mauritius chairman, Marday Venketasamy, during World Travel Market in London to learn how the carrier is bouncing back from bankruptcy as the destination reopens to international tourism. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:14:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-arvind-bundhun-director-mauritius-touri/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-arvind-bundhun-director-mauritius-touri/ Mauritius has begun the process of gradually reopening to tourism, with restrictions against the spread of Covid-19 set to be reduced over the coming months. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Arvind Bundhun, director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, to find out more Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:54:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-latest-to-enter-voluntary-administration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-latest-to-enter-voluntary-administration/ The board of the Mauritian flag-carrier took the decision to put the company into voluntary administration earlier in order to safeguard its interests and that of all stakeholders for the long term. Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:33:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-mauritius/ Visiting Mauritius for the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, here takes a flying tour of the island to see what is on offer to luxury travellers from around the world Mon, 10 Jun 2019 02:38:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/airbus-completes-first-air-mauritius-a330neo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/airbus-completes-first-air-mauritius-a330neo/ The national carrier of the republic of Mauritius is the first A330neo operator based in the southern hemisphere, and the first airline in the world to operate a combination of both the A330neo and A350 XWB Sat, 20 Apr 2019 07:54:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a330-900/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a330-900/ The national carrier of the republic of Mauritius is the first A330neo operator based in the southern hemisphere, and the first airline in the world to operate a combination of both the A330neo and A350 XWB. Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:11:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/donald-payen-executive-vice-president-air-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/donald-payen-executive-vice-president-air-mauritius/ Breaking Travel News catches up with Donald Payen, executive vice president of Air Mauritius, to find out more about the currently ongoing fleet overhaul taking place at the airline. Speaking at ITB Berlin in Germany, he also tells us how the refreshed business class product will improve the passenger experience. Sun, 10 Mar 2019 07:16:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/somas-appavou-chief-executive-air-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/somas-appavou-chief-executive-air-mauritius/ With the carrier honoured with the title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards, Somas Appavou, chief executive of Air Mauritius, tells Breaking Travel News how the prestigious trophy will benefit the airline. Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:36:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/donald-payen-executive-vice-president-customer-experience-air-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/donald-payen-executive-vice-president-customer-experience-air-mauritius/ With the country celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence from the UK, Donald Payen, executive vice president of customer experience at Air Mauritius, is in a celebratory mood as he chats with Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin. He tells us about the new aircraft the airline has on order, improvements to its on-board service, and the vital role Air Mauritius plays in local tourism. Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:56:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rajesh-beeharry-program-manager-air-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rajesh-beeharry-program-manager-air-mauritius/ Air Mauritius picked up two titles at the World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony this year, walking away with trophies for Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline - Economy Class and Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport Lounge. Here Breaking Travel News talks to Rajesh Beeharry, program manager with the carrier, to find out more. Mon, 17 Jul 2017 12:59:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-celebrates-50th-anniversary-with-series-of-global-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-celebrates-50th-anniversary-with-series-of-global-events/ Air Mauritius is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of commemorative events around in the world. Wed, 14 Jun 2017 21:51:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/payen-recognised-with-chevalier-de-lordre-national-du-merite-by-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/payen-recognised-with-chevalier-de-lordre-national-du-merite-by-france/ Donald Payen, currently executive vice president of customer experience ground and in-flight services with Air Mauritius, has been awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite. This distinction, the second highest French national order after the Legion of Honour, was awarded by the French ambassador to Mauritius, Gilles Huberson, earlier. Wed, 24 May 2017 12:38:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-prepares-for-delivery-of-first-a350-xwb/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-prepares-for-delivery-of-first-a350-xwb/ Assembly of the first A350 XWB for Air Mauritius is advancing well at Airbus’ final assembly line in Toulouse, France. The wing-fuselage junction, the installation of the tail plane and also the tail cone have all been completed. Wed, 24 May 2017 09:38:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-signs-for-two-new-a330-900neo-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-signs-for-two-new-a330-900neo-planes/ Air Mauritius has announced the introduction of two new Airbus A330-900neo aircraft on long term operating lease from Air Lease Corporation. The planes will join the fleet in September and October next year, in replacement for two A340-300E aircraft whose leases will expire in November and December 2018. Mon, 20 Feb 2017 08:21:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-leads-winners-at-the-aci-airport-service-quality-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauritius-leads-winners-at-the-aci-airport-service-quality-awards/ Industry body Airports Council International has announced the recipients of the prestigious 2014 Airport Service Quality Awards. As the industry’s most comprehensive passenger service benchmarking tool, the ACI ASQ Survey has reliably captured passengers’ immediate appraisal from check-in through departure at the gate at more than 300 airports worldwide. Tue, 17 Feb 2015 12:05:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-signs-with-airbus-for-fleet-renewal-at-farnborough/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-signs-with-airbus-for-fleet-renewal-at-farnborough/ Today, at Farnborough International Airshow, Air Mauritius announced its decision to replace its existing fleet of A340-300s with six new generation Airbus A350-900 aircraft. This major decision is Step 5 of the 7-Step Recovery and Sustainability plan to re-fleet the national carrier. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:32:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-returns-to-profitability-after-route-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-returns-to-profitability-after-route-overhaul/ Air Mauritius has returned to the black, with the national carrier of the Indian Island destination reporting €8.6 million in net profit for the year to March 31st earlier. This compares to a pre-tax loss of €2.3 for the previous financial year. Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:33:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-renews-partnership-with-air-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-renews-partnership-with-air-mauritius/ Air France KLM managing director Alexandre de Juniac and Andre Viljoen, chief executive of Air Mauritius have signed an agreement that reinforces and broadens the scope of the existing collaboration between the airlines. The signing ceremony was chaired by Air Mauritius chairman, Dass Thomas, and provides for the continuity of the joint Air Mauritius-Air France code share operations between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport in Mauritius. Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:41:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/andre-viljoen-ceo-air-mauritius-iata-agm-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/andre-viljoen-ceo-air-mauritius-iata-agm-2013/ Andre Viljoen, chief executive, Air Mauritius, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the International Air Transport Association annual general meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:24:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fooad-nooraully-executive-vice-president-legal-corporate-communications-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fooad-nooraully-executive-vice-president-legal-corporate-communications-air/ Fooad Nooraully, executive vice president, legal & corporate communications, Air Mauritius, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony at Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:23:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-air-austral-and-air-madagascar-announce-working-cooperation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-air-austral-and-air-madagascar-announce-working-cooperation/ A Press Conference in La Reunion was the forum for President Didier Robert of La Reunion to announce in the Presence of Minister Michael Sik Yuen of Mauritius and Mrs Vola Raveloson of the Madagascar Tourism Authority the recent agreement of these three Indian Ocean Airline Companies to cooperate in their services. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-unveils-new-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-unveils-new-website/ Air Mauritius has rolled out a new website to help to rejuvenate the airline’s image and boost sales, while providing a high-quality window to promote Mauritius. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-losses-of-63-million-for-second-quarter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-losses-of-63-million-for-second-quarter/ Air Mauritius’s largest markets including France, UK and Italy, continue to announce ever more austerity plans. Consumer confidence is at a low point and the consumer is increasingly postponing or cancelling their spending on comfort or leisure. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:45:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/donald-payen-executive-vice-president-air-mauritius-wtm-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/donald-payen-executive-vice-president-air-mauritius-wtm-2010/ Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:47:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-signs-up-with-rezgateway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-signs-up-with-rezgateway/ Air Mauritius and Rezgateway, a leading technology provider for the global travel and tourism industry, today announced the signing of a Contract. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:03:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2010-donald-pyen-exec.-vp-commercial-communications-air-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2010-donald-pyen-exec.-vp-commercial-communications-air-mauritius/ Donald Pyen, Exec. VP, Commercial & Communications, Air Mauritius, interviewed at ITB, Berlin 2010 by Breaking Travel News Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:53:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-kamal-tapossea-chairman-air-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-kamal-tapossea-chairman-air-mauritius/ BTN interviews Kamal Tapossea, Chairman, Air Mauritius on winning ndian Ocean’s Leading Airline at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:38:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm08-Pramod-Gujadhur-Area-Manager-UK-Ireland-Germany-air-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm08-Pramod-Gujadhur-Area-Manager-UK-Ireland-Germany-air-mauritius/ Pramod Gujadhur, Area Manager UK, Ireland & Germany. Raj Bhujohory, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing. Rana Ramdaursingh, Vice President - Sales speaks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Market 2008 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:43:35 +0000