Air India and Air Mauritius Expand Codeshare Partnership

Air India and Air Mauritius have broadened their existing codeshare agreement to improve flight options across India and parts of Africa, including Mauritius, Réunion, South Africa, and Madagascar.

The expanded partnership, signed during the 81^st IATA AGM in New Delhi, will see both airlines codesharing on 17 routes connecting these destinations. This allows passengers to travel seamlessly with a single ticket and through checked baggage to their final destination.

Air India will now place its ‘AI’ code on Air Mauritius flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Antananarivo. Meanwhile, Air Mauritius will add its ‘MK’ code to flights between Mauritius and Indian cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Goa, and the other way round.

This collaboration increases travel options for passengers of both airlines, fostering better connectivity between India and the southern African region.

Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director, Air India, said, “India is one of the largest tourism source markets for destinations in Southern Africa, including Mauritius and South Africa, as well as a strong trade partner to the region. This expanded codeshare partnership with Air Mauritius is another step toward widening our extended global network, which enables our customers to easily access these destinations.

“Air Mauritius is pleased to expand its collaboration with Air India, offering our passengers connections to numerous destinations across India via Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai. Travellers from India to Mauritius will not only experience the warmth of our multi-cultural society and the richness of our diverse local cuisine, but also enjoy the convenience of connecting to Reunion, South Africa, and Madagascar beyond with Air Mauritius," commented Kishore Beegoo, Chairman of Air Mauritius.