Tourists can now travel from India to South Africa, Madagascar and Lenion with one airline ticket.
Air India and Air Mauritius Codeshare Partnership: Strengthening air connections between India and African countries, Air India and Air Mauritius are leading codeshare contracts to new strategic heights. Under this agreement, passengers can now seamlessly travel to destinations such as India, Mauritius, South Africa, Madagascar, and Lenion with one ticket. Bookings for new flights will be available from July 1, 2025 through the Air India and Air Mauritius websites, mobile apps and travel agents. Passengers can easily travel in the air to their final destination with just one ticket without interruption.
Co-signature agreement
This major expansion was announced at the 81st IATA AGM in New Delhi. There, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson and Air Mauritius Chairman Kishol Beagu were jointly signed the contract. This important agreement was recently concluded at the 81st IATA AGM (Annual Meeting of the International Air Transport Association) in New Delhi. The deal was signed in front of Air India CEO Campbell Wilson and Air Mauritius Chairman Kishore Begu.
Both airlines will reach these destinations together
Under the new partnership, both airlines will pass codeshare flights between India, Mauritius, Lenion, South Africa and Madagascar, providing passengers with better connectivity and single-ticket travel.
Air India's new codeshare flight
Cape Town – South Africa
Johannesburg – South Africa
Antananarivo -Madagascar
Air India will place code “AI” on all these Mauritius flights, allowing passengers to travel via Mauritius on a single ticket to their final destination, and luggage will be transferred to their final destination.
Air Mauritius expands to more cities in India
Air Mauritius will also place “MK” designer codes on Air India flights. This will provide Mauritius passengers with connectivity to Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Goa.
Easy connections for African passengers to some Indian metropolitan cities
This will provide easy and direct connections for Indian passengers to other parts of Africa through Mauritius, while African passengers will have easy and direct connections to several major Indian cities.
A surefire step to expanding Air India's global network
Campbell Wilson (CEO, Air India) said: “Tourism and trade between India, Mauritius and South Africa is constantly growing. This partnership is another solid step towards expanding Air India's global network, offering customers more convenient and efficient travel options.”
Mauritius passengers arrive in these cities in India easily
“We are pleased to announce that we are pleased to announce that we are pleased to announce that we are pleased to announce that we will be offering a new opportunity to meet the needs of our customers,” said Kishor Beegoo, Chairman of Airlines Mauritius. “India is an important market for us, and this partnership will make it easier for passengers to reach more cities in India.
Time-saving, known as the “practical and time-saving” option
The aviation industry and travelers are actively responding to this strategic partnership. Travelers describe it as a “practical and time-saving” option.
A huge increase in international reservations
“We've seen you have a lot of fun,” said Arjun Malhotra, a Delhi-based travel agent. “Now, people will be able to reach destinations such as Cape Town, Johannesburg, Madagascar and more with just one ticket. This could lead to a significant surge in international bookings.” The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Agency also called the move “gives a new driving force for the tourism sector.”
Follow-up: What is the next step for Air India?
This partnership is part of Air India's ongoing global network expansion strategy. Air India may also announce a codeshare partnership in East Africa and the Indo-Pacific region soon.
Focus on these potential areas
Flight connections to Kenya and Tanzania
Cooperation with Singapore and Indonesia
Potential post-integration of Vistara and AI route reoptimization
Side Angle: Tourism, Trade and Indian diaspora will become the biggest beneficiaries
Hope for a rapid increase in tourism
You can find honeymooners, families, budget travelers from India to Mauritius, and even cheaper and more convenient flights to Africa than before.
Stronger trade relations
Import and export relations between South Africa and India are already strong. This connectivity could prove to be a golden bridge for business travelers in the FMCG, pharmaceutical and technology sectors.
Benefits for the Indian Diaspora
People of Indian origin living in Mauritius and Lenion have more convenient flight options for visiting Indian relatives. Approximately 894,500 people of Indian origin live in Mauritius, making up about 70% of the country's total population. The Indian community is concentrated in cities such as Port Louis, Quatre Bornes and CurePipe. According to the 2022 census, the number of people of Indian origin in South Africa is around 1,697,506, which is about 2.74% of the country's total population. Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria have important Indian communities.
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