Air India and Air Mauritius have announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, which will enhance connectivity between India and several destinations in South Africa, Reunion, and Madagascar through Mauritius. The strengthened bilateral agreement allows the airlines to place their designator codes on a total of 17 routes, including flights between India, Mauritius, Reunion, South Africa, and Madagascar.
As part of the agreement, Air India will place its “AI” designator code on Air Mauritius flights to and from Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa, as well as Antananarivo in Madagascar. This expansion builds on the existing codeshare agreement between the two airlines, which already covers flights between Mauritius and Mumbai, Delhi, and Reunion.
The codeshare partnership enables passengers to book a single ticket for travel on both airlines, making it more convenient for travelers to explore new destinations. The agreement was signed by Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson and Air Mauritius Chairman Kishore Beegoo on the sidelines of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual general meeting in New Delhi.
The expanded partnership is expected to boost tourism and trade between India and the participating countries, offering more options for passengers and increasing connectivity between the regions. With the addition of new routes, Air India and Air Mauritius aim to provide seamless travel experiences for their customers, leveraging each other’s networks and strengths to offer a more comprehensive range of destinations.
The codeshare agreement is a significant development in the aviation industry, highlighting the growing importance of partnerships and collaborations between airlines to enhance connectivity and provide better services to passengers. By working together, Air India and Air Mauritius are poised to capitalize on the growing demand for air travel in the region, while also promoting tourism and economic growth in the participating countries.