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Air India and Air Mauritius have strengthened their partnership by expanding their codeshare agreement, enhancing connectivity across the Indian Subcontinent and Africa. This agreement was formalized at the IATA AGM in New Delhi, attended by CEOs Campbell Wilson of Air India and Kishore Beegoo of Air Mauritius. Through this expanded partnership, passengers will enjoy seamless travel on 17 routes, including new access to destinations in South Africa and Madagascar. Flights under this enhanced partnership are available for booking starting July 2025, providing travelers with more convenient options and travel opportunities across both regions.

Key Points: Air India and Air Mauritius Expand Codeshare Boosting Connectivity

  • Codeshare expands to 17 routes including South Africa and Madagascar
  • Air India's 'AI' code on Air Mauritius flights via Mauritius
  • Expanded access to destinations via single ticket and seamless travel
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Air India expands codeshare partnership with Air Mauritius

Air India teams up with Air Mauritius to enhance connectivity across India and Africa, offering seamless travel options.

"This expanded codeshare partnership is another step toward widening our global network. - Campbell Wilson"

New Delhi, June 2

Air India and the national carrier of Mauritius, Air Mauritius, have expanded their existing codeshare partnership to offer travelers improved connectivity across the Indian Subcontinent and the African region.

As per a statement from Air India, the two airlines signed the expanded codeshare agreement on the sidelines of the 81st IATA AGM in New Delhi, in the presence of Campbell Wilson, CEO and Managing Director, Air India, and Kishore Beegoo, Chairman, Air Mauritius.

As part of the strengthened bilateral codeshare agreement, Air India and Air Mauritius will place their designator codes on a total of 17 routes between India, Mauritius, Reunion, South Africa, and Madagascar.

With the enhanced codeshare partnership, Air India will place its 'AI' designator code on Air Mauritius flights to and from Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa, and Antananarivo in Madagascar, for Air India guests to seamlessly travel to these cities via Mauritius on a single ticket and baggage checked through to their final destination.

Air India already codeshares on Air Mauritius flights between Mauritius and Mumbai, Delhi, and Reunion.

Air Mauritius currently places its 'MK' designator code on Air India flights between Mumbai and Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Goa, Delhi and Bengaluru, Chennai.

As part of the enhanced codeshare, Air Mauritius will place its 'MK' designator code on Air India flights between Mauritius and Mumbai.

Thus, all flights operated by Air India and Air Mauritius between the two countries will have each other's designator codes, thereby multiplying flight options for customers of either carrier.

Campbell Wilson, CEO and 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," says Kishore Beegoo, Chairman of Air Mauritius.

The additional codeshare flights are available for booking from 01 July 2025 through Air India's and Air Mauritius' respective booking channels and through travel agents.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
This is great news for travelers! Mauritius has always been a dream destination for many Indians. With better connectivity, more middle-class families can now plan affordable vacations there. Hope Air India maintains good service standards though - their on-time performance needs improvement.
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Priya M.
As someone who travels frequently to Africa for work, this expansion is a game-changer! No more tedious connections in Dubai or Doha. Direct flights via Mauritius will save so much time. 🇮🇳🤝🇲🇺
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Amit S.
Good move, but I hope they don't increase ticket prices too much. Air India should focus on making international travel more affordable for Indians rather than just catering to business class travelers.
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Sunita R.
Mauritius is such a beautiful destination with strong Indian cultural connections. This partnership will boost tourism both ways. Maybe we'll see more Mauritian tourists coming to India too! The food and culture exchange will be wonderful.
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Vikram J.
Interesting that they're including Madagascar in the codeshare. Not many Indians travel there currently. Could open up new business opportunities in mining and textiles. Smart strategic move by Air India!
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Neha P.
Hope they improve the baggage handling too. Last time I flew Air India to Mauritius, my luggage arrived 2 days late! Better connectivity is good, but basic services must be reliable first.

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