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Air India Codeshare Agreement: Air India and Air Mauritius expand codeshare agreement to boost regional connectivity, ET Infra
New routes and access for passengers
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Air India and Air Mauritius have expanded their existing codeshare agreement to improve air connectivity between the Indian Subcontinent and the African region. The agreement was signed during the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting in New the revised agreement, the two carriers will place their designator codes on 17 routes connecting India, Mauritius, Réunion, South Africa, and India will now place its 'AI' code on Air Mauritius-operated flights to and from Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa, and Antananarivo in Madagascar. This arrangement will allow passengers to travel from India to these destinations via Mauritius on a single ticket, with baggage checked through to the final destination.'India is one of the largest tourism source markets for destinations in Southern Africa, including Mauritius and South Africa, as well as a 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," said Campbell Wilson, CEO and managing director of Air Air India already codeshares on Air Mauritius flights between Mauritius and Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi, and Réunion. In return, Air Mauritius places its 'MK' code on Air India flights within India covering cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Goa. As part of the new arrangement, the 'MK' code will also be added to Air India flights operating between Mauritius and arrangement ensures that all flights between India and Mauritius operated by either airline will carry the codes of both carriers, offering travellers expanded Beegoo of Air Mauritius added, 'Air Mauritius is pleased to expand its collaboration with Air India, offering our passengers connections to destinations across India via Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai. Travellers from India to Mauritius will also have the option to connect to Réunion, South Africa, and Madagascar with Air Mauritius.'The additional codeshare flights will be available for booking from July 1, 2025, through both airlines' official channels and authorised travel agents.
