Air Mauritius reconquering its markets

As with many international airlines, Air Mauritius was hugely affected during the global pandemic, entering into voluntary administration with losses of US$238-million. Subsequently, the Mauritian state instigated a rescue plan, dismissing directors Krešimir Kučko and Jean Laval Ah Chip and then appointing Laurent Recoura as commercial director.  Since then, the airline has been redeploying both its capacity and network.

Air Mauritius has strengthened its London presence by increasing weekly frequencies from three to five, moving to London Gatwick to cut costs, while also resuming direct flights to Geneva. It is also looking at resuming flights to Munich, Milan, Rome and Brussels.

Regionally, the airline has acquired a fourth ATR-72, enhancing services to Rodrigues - where the Plaine Corail airstrip will be extended – and between its home base and both Reunion Island and Chennai.

Air Mauritius currently represents around 45% of the flight capacity offered in Mauritius and its ambition is to cross the 55% mark, better to respond to the growing demand for tourism and the appetite of Mauritians for regional and international travel.