Air Mauritius News

Air Mauritius announces daily flights from London Gatwick to Indian Ocean Island
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.

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.

Breaking Travel News interview: Arvind Bundhun, director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.