The national airline of Mauritius Air Mauritius projects in the near future to set up a daily service to Madagascar, considered a high potential market.

More than 50% passengers from the Big Island pass through Mauritius, To reach other destinations offered by Air Mauritius. This island thus becomes an important platform for Malagasy, Whether individuals or business tourists. Hence the idea of ​​increasing the capacity of the Mauritian company on Madagascar.

For now, Air Mauritius offers six weekly flights to Antananarivo since July 2016. Two flights are operated in Airbus A319 and four in Airbus A340. His office has been open in the Malagasy capital since October 2016. And in view of traffic growth, The company has decided to open a dedicated cargo office located near Ivato International Airport.

And always with the aim of consolidating its regional network, Air Maritius is one of the tenderers selected to participate in the capital of Air Madagascar. The Malagasy national company, which will always remain in the majority with 51% actions, Currently starts the final stretch, in the research process of a new strategic partner, for its recovery.

Source : http://www.madagascar-tourisme.com/fr/toutes-les-actualites-/863-air-mauritius-bientot-un-vol-quotidien-vers-madagascar