Air Mauritius and Vanilla Alliance’s Codeshare Opportunities Improve Travel to the Paris Olympics with 4 Member Airlines from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius

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Air Mauritius, in collaboration with the Vanilla Alliance, is enhancing travel options for the upcoming Paris Olympics by providing new routes and seamless codeshare opportunities. The Vanilla Alliance, formed in September 2015, includes five member airlines: Air Austral, Air Madagascar, Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, and Int’Air Îles. This alliance aims to improve air connectivity within the Indian Ocean region, making travel more efficient and convenient for passengers. Here is a detailed list of the new flight routes, one-stop options, and layovers available for travelers heading to the Paris Olympics, along with the associated airlines: Air Mauritius offers daily non-stop flights from Mauritius (MRU) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Air Austral provides regular one-stop flights from Mauritius via Réunion (RUN) to Paris with a short layover. Air Madagascar operates regular one-stop flights from Mauritius via Antananarivo (TNR) to Paris with a short layover. Air Seychelles offers regular one-stop flights from Mauritius via Mahé (SEZ) to Paris with a short layover. Int’Air Îles has regular one-stop flights from Mauritius via Comoros (HAH) to Paris with a short layover. Additionally, Air Mauritius will launch two weekly flights from Mauritius to Rome starting October 16, 2024, to strengthen its European network. AirAsia MOVE, the leading online travel agency in the region, has partnered with Air Mauritius, formalizing the agreement at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. This collaboration allows travelers to book flights to a variety of destinations via the AirAsia MOVE app. The partnership was highlighted by Dabraj Sing, Chief Business Officer of AirAsia MOVE, who emphasized the benefits of virtual interlining, enabling travelers to book multiple carriers in one itinerary. To celebrate, AirAsia MOVE offers a RM100 discount on Air Mauritius flights using promo code AAMAURITIUS until June 30, 2024.

New Flights and Connectivity Details

Here is a detailed list of the new flight routes, one-stop options, and layovers available for travelers heading to the Paris Olympics, along with the associated airlines:

1. Air Mauritius (Direct Flight)
   • Route: Mauritius (MRU) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
   • Frequency: Daily non-stop flights
   • Layover: None
2. Air Austral (One-Stop via Réunion)
   • Route: Mauritius (MRU) to Réunion (RUN) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
   • Layover: Short layover at Roland Garros Airport (RUN) in Réunion
   • Frequency: Regular flights from Mauritius to Réunion connecting to Paris
3. Air Madagascar (One-Stop via Antananarivo)
   • Route: Mauritius (MRU) to Antananarivo (TNR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
   • Layover: Short layover at Ivato International Airport (TNR) in Antananarivo
   • Frequency: Regular flights from Mauritius to Antananarivo connecting to Paris
4. Air Seychelles (One-Stop via Mahé)
   • Route: Mauritius (MRU) to Mahé (SEZ) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
   • Layover: Short layover at Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) in Mahé
   • Frequency: Regular flights from Mauritius to Mahé connecting to Paris
5. Int’Air Îles (One-Stop via Comoros)
   • Route: Mauritius (MRU) to Comoros (HAH) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
   • Layover: Short layover at Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH) in Comoros
   • Frequency: Regular flights from Mauritius to Comoros connecting to Paris

• AirAsia MOVE, the leading online travel agency in the region, continues to enhance its roster of airline partners with the addition of Air Mauritius.
• The partnership was formalized at a signing ceremony held at AirAsia MOVE’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
• Yeoh Sai Ho, Head of Flights OTA at AirAsia MOVE, and Heavin Robert Lourdasamy, Manager for Malaysia & Singapore at Air Mauritius, officiated the event.
• This collaboration enables travelers to access a comprehensive range of services through the AirAsia MOVE app.
• They can book flights to destinations served by Air Mauritius spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Indian Ocean region.
• Dabraj Sing, Chief Business Officer of AirAsia MOVE, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the benefits for travelers and Air Mauritius.
• AirAsia MOVE’s platform enables virtual interlining, allowing travelers to book multiple carriers in one itinerary.
• Ziyaad Parthasee, Ag Chief Commercial Officer of Air Mauritius, stated the partnership enhances convenience for Air Mauritius passengers.
• To celebrate the collaboration, AirAsia MOVE app users can enjoy an exclusive RM100 discount on any Air Mauritius flight from Kuala Lumpur to Mauritius using promo code AAMAURITIUS until June 30, 2024.
• AirAsia MOVE directly partners with over 70 prominent airlines and offers access to over 900,000 hotels worldwide.
• Additional travel products include airport transfers, online duty-free shopping, and travel insurance.

Air Mauritius has recently announced the launch of two new weekly flights from Mauritius to Rome, beginning October 16, 2024. This expansion is part of their strategy to strengthen their European network, and although it is not directly related to Paris, it shows the airline’s commitment to enhancing its offerings in Europe. These flights will be operated by the Airbus A330-900neo and will run through April 30, 2025.