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TravelerPulse profile
Connecting Mauritius to the world with island warmth.
Founded
1967
Headquarters
Port Louis, Mauritius
Air Mauritius is the flag carrier airline of the Republic of Mauritius, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Port Louis. Operating scheduled passenger and cargo services, it links Mauritius to destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Indian Ocean region.
The airline has faced significant financial challenges in recent years, entering voluntary administration in April 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic before restructuring and resuming operations. It emerged from administration with a leaner fleet and a renewed focus on key long-haul and regional routes.
Air Mauritius is known for its hospitality and service quality, reflecting the warmth and culture of Mauritius. It operates out of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport and competes with carriers serving the tourism-dependent island nation.
Hubs & network
Air Mauritius operates primarily out of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) near Mahébourg, Mauritius.
Fleet
Air Mauritius operates a fleet primarily consisting of Airbus A330 and ATR 72 aircraft for long-haul and regional services respectively.
Notable facts
- ›Air Mauritius entered voluntary administration in April 2020 due to financial pressures exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ›The airline was established in 1967 as a joint venture between the Mauritian government, Air France, British Airways, and BOAC.
- ›It serves destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Indian Ocean islands.
- ›The Mauritian government holds a significant ownership stake in the airline.
- ›Air Mauritius is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRU · 19 rtsCharles de Gaulle International AirportCDG · 2 rtsKuala Lumpur International AirportKUL · 2 rtsKempegowda International Airport BengaluruBLR · 1 rtsChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International AirportBOM · 1 rtsEuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSL · 1 rts
Route network map (43 legs)
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Route network
BLR → MAA332
BOM → MRU332 343
BSL → CDGAT7
CDG → BSLAT7
CDG → MRU343
CPT → MRU319
DEL → MRU332
DUR → MRU319
DXB → MRU388 77W
HKG → MRU332
JNB → MRU319 343
KUL → MRU343 332
KUL → SIN343
LHR → MRU343
MAA → MRU332
MRU → BLR332
MRU → BOM332 343
MRU → CDG343
MRU → CPT319
MRU → DEL332
MRU → DUR319
MRU → DXB388 77W
MRU → HKG332
MRU → JNB319 343
MRU → KUL343 332
MRU → LHR343
MRU → NBO319
MRU → PEK343
MRU → PER332
MRU → PVG343
MRU → RRGAT7
MRU → RUN343 AT7 319 332
MRU → TNR343 319
MRU → ZSEAT7
NBO → MRU319
PEK → MRU343
PER → MRU332
PVG → MRU343
RRG → MRUAT7
RUN → MRU319 343 AT7 332
SIN → KUL343
TNR → MRU343 319
ZSE → MRUAT7
Encyclopaedia
Air Mauritius is the flag carrier airline of Mauritius. The airline is headquartered in Port Louis, Mauritius, with its hub at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
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About on Wikipedia
Air Mauritius
National airline of Mauritius
Air Mauritius is the flag carrier airline of Mauritius. The airline is headquartered in Port Louis, Mauritius, with its hub at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
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