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Air Mauritius is the national airline of Mauritius. It is based in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius and provides regional and international services. Air Mauritius’ main base is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), Mauritius.
Air Mauritius was incorporated in June 1967. Initially it was a handling agent. Air Mauritius started airline operations in August 1972 with a Piper-Navajo aircraft on a flight from Mauritius to Réunion. Air Mauritius started its international operations in 1977. In 1998, Air Mauritius was approved as a JAR (Joint Aviation Requirements) 145 Maintenance Organisation by the French Direction Generale de L'Aviation Civile (DGAC). This means that Air Mauritius can perform maintenance on aircraft and components belonging to the member states of the Joint Aviation Authorities and that the company can sell its services to other airlines in the region that require a JAR 145 release.
Air Mauritius has a modern fleet. As on July 2006, Air Mauritius fleet consists of 5 Airbus A340-300, 2 Airbus A319-100, 2 Boeing 767 ER, 1 ATR72-500, 2 ATR 42-500, and 3 Bell Jet Rangers. Presently, Air Mauritius flies some 850,000 passengers to about 30 destinations. In India, Air Mauritius flies to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bangalore.
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First Class
Air Mauritius First Class Passengers have the privilege to check in at at VIP lounge (La Terrasse), and have Premium access / Premium counters for check-in /departure. First Class passengers are also able to use the Fast track immigration in Mauritius. Checked Baggage allowance: 40 kg with priority handling (special attention and First class label)
Passengers travelling with Air Mauritius will also be able to enjoy the luxury of cocoon seats and flat beds. The cabin will contain only two rows of seats, allowing a great level of intimacy on the flights.
Lounges
A First Class lounge, the “Tamarind”, is available for First Class passengers. Facilities include: Food and Beverage service, both buffet and butler style, A selection of international and local newspapers and magazines, TV/video entertainment, Free internet/e-mail access, Photocopy and fax service, Free local telephone calls and Shower facilities.
First Class Seat
Up front, First class goes flat-bed. Laid-out in a generous 80-inch pitch, the airline's choice of cocoon seats features state-of-the-art technology and individual comfort with fingertip control. With only two rows of seats, this new Air Mauritius First class will be the airline's most intimate premium cabin ever, enhanced by the same exquisite attention to detail and service excellence that the airline is known for.
Seat Pitch
| Airplane |
Seat Pitch |
Seat width |
Recline |
Number of seats |
Seat configuration |
| Airbus A340-300 |
80 " |
24 " |
180 Degree |
12 |
2-2-2 |
Service
On Board the First Class, Passenger have a choice of canapés, followed by a choice of Hors d’Oeuvres and freshly plated gourmet main courses, with the selection of cheeses, fresh fruit basket, and indulge in your desserts. Complimentary Beverages & French Wines Selection by MK Sommelier Consultant. Cuvee, specially selected vintage French Wines, aperitifs, soft drinks and a choice of spirits & digestives
On Board Entertainment
First Class Passengers have at their disposal a truly huge AVOD - Audio & Video On Demand - menu offering of 50 digital-quality, multi-language video options together with a library of more than 60 CDs with play-list functionality.
Business Class
The A330-200 is the first Air Mauritius aircraft equipped with the new lie flat business class seats and with the new two-class configuration which will be the new product line of the whole Air Mauritius wide- bodied fleet. The A330-200 offers 24 business class lie flat seats and 251 economy seats. Business Class Passengers can also enjoy state-of-the art in-flight entertainment system, a truly huge AVOD - Audio & Video On Demand - menu offering of 50 digital-quality, multi-language video options together with a library of 60 CDs with play-list functionality. In the front cabin, the business class lie-flat cocoon seats are laid out in 2-2-2 configuration at 60-inch pitch. The seat features state-of-the-art technology and individual comfort at fingertip control with massage options, inflatable lumbar pouches, retractable privacy panel and other characteristics designed for you to enjoy a relaxing flight.
Seat Pitch
| Airplane |
Seat Pitch |
Seat width |
Recline |
Number of seats |
Seat configuration |
| Airbus A330-200 |
60 " |
20 " |
172 Degree |
24 |
2-2-2 |
| Airbus A340-300E |
45 " |
n/a " |
n/a Degree |
26 |
2-3-2 |
Service
A Complimentary amenity kit is handed out to business class passengers. For babies and young passengers : infant seat belt, baby bassinet, baby kit, nappies, games are available. To make the flight more comfortable, large pillows and blankets are handed out.
On Board Entertainment
Full AVOD (Audio & Video on demand) in all seats. This includes: 50 digital-quality multi-language video options for all tastes and ages : feature films including latest Western, Indian and Chinese blockbusters, renewed regularly; documentaries; musical clips. Library of 60 CDs with play-list functionality. Proprietary Mauritius business & leisure documentaries. 16 interactive and other games, for one or more players. Each seat also offers a In-seat power supply for laptops and mobile phone recharging - 110V AC interfacing with normal plugs (Euro, Shuko, UK, US, Australia, Swiss, Italy)
Economy Class
There is no boast, but it looks more like the business class on some of the competitor's planes: individual LCD screens, video programmes to choose from, electronic headphones, headrests, footrests, menus, drinks, free aperitifs and liqueurs.
The airline aims to provide passengers with a blend of traditional great customer service and constant improvements, as well as offering great value airfares. The Mauritian national carrier, Air Mauritius was founded in 1967 with around 850,000 passengers per year now taking advantage of its fantastic flights. Air Mauritius offers its flights through a fleet of 15 aircraft from its base in Port Louis, each carrying the Air Mauritius symbol of the mythological bird the Phaeton Rubicola, commonly known as the Paille- en-Queue.
The fleet includes five Airbus A340-300 aeroplanes, two Airbus A319-100s and two Boeing 767 ERs, as well as three Bell Range helicopters.
Air Mauritius says that its A340-300 craft are the most advanced long-range passenger aircraft available today and are equipped with the most up-to-date satellite communications systems including satellite navigation, fax facilities and telephone.
The A319-100 aircraft also boast some impressive features, including greater seat pitch, enlarged stowage bins and a personal audio system for passengers to enjoy during the flight. Air Mauritius recently announced some exciting new facilities to be deployed on its flagship London to Mauritius A340-300 flights from the end of 2006.
Passengers in all classes will soon be able to enjoy an Audio and Video on Demand system during their flight. This will allow them to choose between around 100 digital-quality multi-language video options as well as a library of more than 100 CDs with playlist capabilities. With excellent standards of safety and maintenance, Air Mauritius was approved as a Joint Aviation Requirements organisation in 1998, meaning that it is qualified to perform maintenance on aircraft and components belonging to other airlines as well as its own. It is planning to launch a third-party maintenance facility at its hub airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
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| Disclaimer - The information provided is correct at time of going to press, and is only an indication of services provided by the airline. The aircraft type, pitch, and seating may change from those described and shown herewith airline partners section. |
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