Air Mauritius was launched on June 14, 1967 and is the national airline serving nationally and internationally with 80 flights to over 30 destinations every week.
The International Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam is the headquarters in Mauritius.
This airline was launched initially by Amedee Maingard, a handling agent and the airline operations began its operation in August 1972 and internationally in the year 1977.
Air Mauritius Airlines 51%- the maximum share is with Air Mauritius Holding and public holds 19.97%, Port Louis Fund 6.32%,
State Investment Corporation 4.72%, Government of Mauritius 4.53%, Rogers and Company 4.28%, Air India 2.56% and Air France 2.78%.
Air Mauritius flights link to various places such as Europe, Africa, Oceania and Asia. Mauritius is connected domestically to Rodrigues, Plaisance and Plaine Magnien, while it is also connected internationally to Saint Denis, Saint Pierre, Nairobi, Johannesburg in France, Germany, Africa, UK, Italy and in Europe to Switzerland.
The international airlines in India include Air Mauritius that operates its flights to Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai in India. Besides, it also serves some countries such as Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, UAE and China.
As Mauritius is less densely populated, it meets the necessities and is a large intercontinental airline.
This is the foremost southern African country airline introducing Airbus fleet for long and medium haul routes.
Air Mauritius operates flights to Indian sub-continent parts. However, Air Mauritius Airline accommodates Indian passengers having return ticket within a period frame of 60 days.
Hence, the passengers need to apply before their departure to the Delhi High Commission of Mauritius from India.
The offices of Air Mauritius in India are at Nariman Point, Mumbai and Connaught Place, New Delhi. This international airline in India is well respected and rewarded.
They have exploited their good qualities to their advantage and have designed their cabins with natural scenery and stunning environment. In fact, their recent fleet of 15 aircraft is refurbished presenting a unique travel experience.
The theme is apparent in the company literature, corporate image and staff uniforms.
They ensure meeting of safety requirements and Air Mauritius also enjoys codeshare with Air India, thereby offering regular services to major Indian metros.