Need a flight from Jhb to Mau

At the moment no one from South Africa is allowed in. This runs until the 10 th jan

Alta, Air Mauritius flight MK852 leaves JNB most Fridays

It left JNB just after 13:00 this afternoon and is landing in MRU shortly.

see: https://airportinfo.live/flight/mk852

Try to book on one of the flight apps:

Flapp

Cheapflights

CheapOair

Skiplagged

Secretescapes

eDreams

gotogate

https://www.southafrica.to/booking-engi … /index.php

QUARANTINE PERIOD EXTENDED TO 15 FEBRUARY 2021

The Cabinet took the decision on Friday 18 December 2020 to extend the quarantine period in Mauritius from 15 January 2021 to 15 February 2021. Quarantine will therefore be mandatory for all passengers entering Mauritius until that date. Regulations will be amended accordingly by the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

Prohibition will also be extended until 15 February 2021, for aircraft and ships to enter Mauritius unless they are authorised by the local authorities.


source:

https://www.mymauritius.travel/articles … ruary-2021

NOTICE TO ALL TRAVELLERS TO MAURITIUS

Updated Communique with regards to the spread of the “new coronavirus” (Covid-2019)

Following the continuous and rapid spread of the Covid-19 virus in UK and South Africa, the following precautionary measures have been adopted by the Mauritian Authorities:

All travelers who come from or have been in transit in the following countries during the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter the Mauritian territory until 31st January 2021:
UK
South Africa
We wish to reassure that all precautionary measures are being taken to protect the residents of Mauritius and other travellers.


source:
https://booking.mymauritius.travel/?equ … d0041f3571

Good day ,  hope u well .... I'm sure really stressful for u..... Welcome another SA to Mauritius. I'm from Brakpan in Gauteng.... Living in Mauritius.   The flight prices are sky high... A little more patience hopefully flights will be back to normal,.... SA and the pandemic for now.

Take care
Sorokio Idoo

The latest from Air Mauritius: all flights upto 28 March taken off the booking system:


Air Mauritius has cancelled inventory out of the system until March 28 – a fortnight before Easter on April 12.
But the airline says this is not a definitive date for the resumption of services between South Africa and Mauritius, as it expects a phased reopening of its borders to visitors of different nationalities. 

“The inventory is open from March 28 but we cannot say definitely when operations will resume between South Africa and Mauritius, as the borders are opening in a phased process, initially for residents, nationals, work permit holders and long-stay visitors. The next phase for reopening is only for France and Réunion,” said a representative from Air Mauritius, who confirmed that the airline would be extending flexible booking conditions to affected passengers.

https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/ma … s-it-close

Hi Alta

Join Facebook Group Mauritius in Quarantine. Lots of info & two special flights arranged already, 4 Dec & 27 Dec, unfortunately 27th cancelled due to new strain ban for SA travellers to 31 Jan. Hopeful to hear some good news soon. Regards Claudia

H Ctruter.
Can you please give me the details for the Facebook groups.
Kindest regards.
Shaun.

Hi Alta. Belinda Botha here.... we have a mutual connection I believe. Salim!!! Good luck getting back, I see there will be no flights for us back until after 15 Feb. Personally not sure what will happen with this.

Just wanted to say good luck and sending you hugs...

If you want to touch base, my WhatsApp number here is ***

B x

Hi,
So nice to “cyber” meet you.

Hopefully we will get back soon.

Keep in touch
Hayley

Alta,

Flight Centre has started advertising JNB to MUR flights between 1 Feb 2021 and 31 May 2021 with 40% discount if booked before 31 January

(the flights are on Kenya Airways via Nairobi)

Quote deal code 2581093. 
Adult economy fare is ZAR R7693

https://www.flightcentre.co.za/product/ … us-2581093

then for even cheaper from Cape Town via Nairobi to Mauritius
Adult economy fare is ZAR R6003
flights valid from 25 April to 7 May 2021

https://www.kenya-airways.com/en-za/fli … -mauritiushttps://book.kenya-airways.com/plnext/K … book_mcala

Thanks and useful info. Pls all bear in mind theres a default 2 week quarantine for all landing. Before you can even get out of the room for a saunter. For those going for the long haul,  it's fine, but if u going to explore, kick the tyres and get a feel,  ensure you have the time off.

Hi

i just want to update all SA expats who have already done application for residence permit and received pre-approval from EDB, as flights / travellers are currently banned from SA until 28 Feb (and most probably will be extended until end of march), that EDB has extended the 90 day period to come to mauritius to 31 March and they will extend further in March if needed. They gave me this update today itself.

Navin Nagawa

Latest from Air Mauritius re flights from South Africa:


Procedures extended till 31Mar21 due to extended travel ban


Dear Valued Travel Partner

Currently all operation are cancelled till 31Mar21 to / from Mauritius .  The inventory is open from 01Apr21 but we cannot say with definite when operations will resume between RSA and MRU  as the border will be opened in a phased process for residents, nationals, work permits and long term stay as you have to do a 14 day quarantine period at your own cost . The 1st phase is only France and Reunion.

Quarantine will be at the properties as identified in the MTPA link on the booking platform by the Government .

Please find below the additional information with regard to the extended travel ban.

FLEXIBLE REBOOKING  - for Tickets issued between 17th December 2020 and 31st March 2021
In order to provide more flexibility to its passengers, Air Mauritius will apply the following flexible change conditions for MK/239 tickets

Application

1.       All MK/239 Tickets issued between 17th December 2020 and 31st March 2021
2.       Travel on International flights (excludes Rodrigues)
3.       Most Significant carrier in the routing should be operated by MK with an MK flight number.
Flexible change conditions

1.       Ticketed passengers will be allowed first change free of charge and can be rebooked on available MK or MK / OAL flights without incurring any penalty for change
2.       Such changes will be allowed without penalty even if the fare rule for particular fare concerned specifies “No change” or “Change with Penalty”
3.       Passengers will be charged for any additional amount resulting from higher fare types, higher RBDs being booked, higher seasonality, rerouting / change of feeder / connecting airline
Air Mauritius reserves the right to modify above policy at short notice


Flexible Rebooking procedures has been extended to 31Mar21 for affected cancelled operations.
OPTION 1

Change your travel date at no additional cost or
Freely transfer your tickets to another passenger.
The following conditions will apply:
This facility is available for a period of 2 years from the original departure date,
No penalty or fare difference will be applicable for travel on Air Mauritius flights in the same cabin class.
OPTION 2

Exchange your unutilised ticket for a Travel Voucher.
The following conditions will apply for the Travel Voucher:
It will be valid for a period of 2 years as from its issue date
Have the same face value of the original ticket, plus a bonus comprised of an additional 10% bonus* added to the base fare and fuel surcharge
All penalties for cancellation will be waived.
It will be transferable to another person for future issuance of tickets and ancillary services.

Kind Regards

BPereira
Belinda Pereira
Corporate Business Sales Executive
Johannesburg South Africa

Air Mauritius SA (Pty) Ltd, Bedford Centre,
Office 11C & D, 11th floor, Smith Road, Bedfordview

Email: bpereira@airmauritius.com 
Web:  www.airmauritius.com 

T +27 (0) 11 601 3900
M +27 (0) 81 011 0851

Air Mauritius announced today their provisional schedules from 31 October 2021 - 26 March 2022

This is all pending the re-opening of country borders for flights as well as COVID and quarantine restrictions within Mauritius as well as the various destinations.

Air Mauritius may even add earlier schedules prior to these dates if and when there is an announcement of earlier border re-openings and easing of lockdown/quarantine restrictions.


Air Mauritius Schedule - effective 31 October 2021

Dear Air Mauritius Partners,

As we prepare for the borders of Mauritius re-opening in a phased approach, we are preparing our flight schedule for the upcoming months. Please note: Changes of Flight Schedule and Frequencies may change at any time, and will be subject to external factors such as opening of borders and sanitary protocols in both countries.. Please find below the flight schedule, currently being made available for bookings in the GDS:
Flights operations may start earlier based on re-opening of borders, subject to external factors and will be communicated timeously. The below schedule reflects the season running from 31 October 2021 to 26 Mar 2022 – it does not indicate borders re-opening.

For commercial reasons, we will operate the following flights effective 31Oct21 to 26Mar22:

2 weekly Airbus A330-900neo JNB pax/cargo flights MK851/2 on Fri and Sun as per following timings:

MK851/852
Local Time
Days of Operation
MRU
depart
09:15
Fri & Sun
JNB
arrive
11:50
Fri & Sun
JNB
depart
13:35
Fri & Sun
MRU
arrive
19:35
Fri & Sun

4 weekly Airbus A350-900 CDG pax/cargo flights MK014/015 (AF 7965/4) on Tue/Wed, Thu/Fri, Fri/Sat and Sat/Sun as per following timings:

MK014/015
Local Time
Days of Operation
MRU
depart
22:50
Tue,Thu,Fri & Sat
CDG
arrive
07:35
Wed,Fri,Sat & Sun
CDG
depart
16:20
Wed,Fri,Sat & Sun
MRU
arrive
06:30
Thu,Sat,Sun & Mon


One weekly Airbus A330-900neo BOM pax/cargo flight on Thu and 1 weekly A339 BOM cargo flight on Sat as per following timings:

MK748/749
Local Time
Days of Operation
MRU
depart
17:30
Thu & Sat
BOM
arrive
01:10
Fri & Sun
BOM
depart
02:55
Fri & Sun
MRU
arrive
07:25
Fri & Sun



4 weekly RUN pax/cargo flights MK218/9 (A339 on Mon&Sun and ATR on Thu&Fri) as per following timings: 

MK218/9
Local Time
Days of Operation
MRU
depart
10:05
Mon,Thu,Fri & Sun
RUN
arrive
10:50
Mon,Thu,Fri & Sun
RUN
depart
12:05
Mon,Thu,Fri & Sun
MRU
arrive
12:50
Mon,Thu,Fri & Sun


3 daily ATR Rodrigues flights with 2 additional daily flights on Mon, Thu, Fri and Sun





Notes:

This e mails confirms that Air Mauritius is authorized to access your reservation   
details/personal   information and respective banking details. This is as the new POPI Act.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FARES QUOTED ARE VALID FOR DAY OF QUOTATION ONLY
Please contact us as we have ancillary services for sale eg. Last minute upgrades, exit seats lounge access and extra baggage allowance
Effective 01 June 2015 all children under the age of 18 years have to travel with an unabridged birth certificate as per the Government regulation
PLEASE NOTE THAT PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A VALIDITY FOR THE DURATION OF YOUR STAY IN MAURITIUS
The Airline Takes No Responsibility for Visas or Visa Information-Please contact The Relevant Consulate or Visa Service Company.


Letitia Staebe                                                                                       
Reservation Supervisor
South Africa

with the Mauritius border opening to all Vaccinated travellers on 1 October 2021, I enquired again from Air Mauritius about their MK851/852 flights between Johannesburg JNB and MRU, I received the following answer:

“The only scheduled flight thus far is Friday  23 July (Tomorrow) which is a repatriation flight.  These flights are managed by the Mauritius high Commission in Mauritius and our head office.”
                                                        Belinda Pereira, MK

“ Depending on the opening of border and travel protocols for travel from RSA the 1st scheduled operation is 05Nov21”.              Letitia Staebe, MK

Sounds same as what I got from the airline when trying to rebook clients October tickets - mixed messages all round! Still talking about quaratine after the 1st October which is not what we are hearing from the Island Government....

Tash - the latest info received this afternoon confirms what you say above (all JNB to MRU flights from 01 to 31 October have been removed from the Air Mauritius booking system) and that the first available flight will be on Friday 05 November:



Please see new info we have just received.

We wish to advise that all operations for Oct21 has now been cancelled.

The 1st flight will operate 05Nov21 depending on the opening of borders and travel protocols for travel from South Africa.

Flights operations may start earlier based on re-opening of borders, subject to external factors and will be communicated timeously.

The below schedule reflects the season running from 5 Nov 2021 to 26 Mar 2022 – it does not indicate borders re-opening.

For commercial reasons, we will operate the following flights effective 5 Nov21 to 26Mar22:
2 weekly Airbus A330-900neo JNB pax/cargo flights

MK851/2 on Fri and Sun as per following timings: 

MK851/852
Local Time
Days of Operation

MRU
depart
09:15
Fri & Sun

JNB
arrive
11:50
Fri & Sun

JNB
depart
13:35
Fri & Sun

MRU
arrive
19:35
Fri & Sun

Our website has been updated accordingly if you may wish to consult the website too as well as  http://www.mauritiusnow.com/  for further information on protocols.

We will continue to keep the trade updated as we go.



Warm Regards,

Melissa McKay
Business Development Sales Executive
Air Mauritius
Johannesburg South Africa

other flight options from South Africa to Mauritius are:

Air Austral via Réunion
(flights UU342/UU103 every Sunday and Tuesday from JNB with prices as low as R5434 / person Return ! )

FlySafair, who have received approval and landing rights to fly the JNB-MRU route and should be scheduling flights twice weekly as from November. Nothing in the booking system as yet though.

Kulula (Comair-British) are not flying at all during June and July 2021 but will hopefully resume Mauritius flights for November and December 2021.
Nothing in the booking system as yet.

Kenya Airlines KQ765/KQ271 via Nairobi
(inexpensive at R6260 / person Return, but upto 17 hours flying, and a long layover depending on which day you choose)

Emirates EK762/EK704 via Dubai (the most expensive option starting at R22429 / person Return)

Thanks, watching closely.  We have lots of clients that combine Africa with the island and all go from Jhb to the island, say combining the Kruger and the island.  If they allow South Africans then all good, if they don't then we need to hear if they will at least allow transitting clients.... interesting to hear what your Government does come 1 October.  The vaccine rates are stepping up quickly in SA, so there is hope the island will find this acceptable.

this morning’s update on flights:


No MK flights, but MRU ops sure of Oct 1 reopening


Air Mauritius has cancelled all flights between South Africa and Mauritius until November 5.

But operators are certain that all-comers, including vaccinated SA residents, will be welcome on the island come October 1.

“We wish to advise that all operations from October 21 have now been cancelled. The first flights will operate from November 5 but this is dependent on the opening of borders and travel protocols for travel from South Africa,” said reservations supervisor for Air Mauritius South Africa, Letitia Staebe, in a statement distributed to the trade this morning.

“This is a case of the airline doing forward planning for its routes and taking a cautious approach to flight reinstatement. It does not relate to Mauritius’s official reopening,” said World Leisure Holidays md, Ramesh Jeenarain. “All the formal communications that have been received from the Mauritian government continue to indicate that vaccinated travellers from all nationalities will be permitted to return to the island from October 1.”

Beachcomber md, Terry Munro, was also adamant that the Mauritian ban on travel to and from South Africa would be lifted by October 1.

“There has been no communication from the Mauritian government that their plans have changed and I have assurances from very good sources that South Africa will be included in the island’s reopening on October 1. I am 100% confident of this. Mauritius has already vaccinated 40% of its population and remains on track to achieve herd immunity by the end of October. Fully vaccinated passengers from all destinations will be allowed to return to the island without the need to quarantine from October 1, on presentation of a negative PCR test result,” said Terry.

On the subject of how passengers would get to the island on October 1, both Ramesh and Terry felt  once the island saw the way ahead clear to reopen, the flights would follow. “Once the island has officially reopened to South Africans it will not be difficult for Air Mauritius to reinstate flights,” surmised Ramesh.


source:
https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/no … -reopening

this morning’s update on flights via Dubai - currently not possible for South Africans until 31 July:


EK Suspension Continues


Emirates’ suspension of passenger uplift from South Africa has been extended yet again. The extension now continues up to and including July 31.

Daily flights between Dubai and Johannesburg only (not Cape Town or Durban) continue, but no uplift of passengers in South Africa is permitted.



source:
https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/ek … -continues

More seats Johannesburg to Mauritius as Comair plans to resume flights from September

source:   
https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/mo … icle-title


Today 01:50 - by Sarah Cornwell


Exciting news for agents and Indian Ocean operators is that Comair plans to add Mauritius inventory to agency sales displays before the end of this week.

Comair executive manager, Brian Kitchin, confirmed that the loading of Mauritius flights was imminent and added that seats should appear in the system in a few days.

Pent-up demand

Agents and operators have reported significant pent-up demand for Mauritius packaged holidays, and they will be celebrating every flight that is added to the pool.

Beachcomber Tours md, Terry Munro, welcomed the extra airline capacity ahead of the island’s reopening in October.

“We are over the moon with bookings pouring in and our staff are working hectically to deal with the huge interest that is now coming in for travel to Mauritius. In October, the flights are far too few and October 1 and 8 are booked out,” said an ebullient Terry.

He called December demand “incredible”. “We will be so excited when BA/Comair puts on its flights to Mauritius. We need many more flights to be put on for December to meet the demand.”

On Wednesday, August 18, while the Department of Education was still discussing plans to scrap the week-long October school holiday to make up for lost learning days due to the coronavirus pandemic, Terry was pragmatic about the implications for travel. “It will be a big pity if school holidays are cancelled, as the tourism industry and travellers need some stability and not this chopping and changing all the time.

“We look forward to substantial business to Beachcomber Hotels in the coming months, and are blown away with the huge demand we are currently seeing.”

Just the start

Meanwhile, Flight Centre South Africa gm, Bianca Mazur, said demand could spike again once Mauritius’s border was officially reopened and confidence about travel rules had set in.

Bianca described huge interest in Mauritius. “The 40-45%-off Beachcomber special offer has certainly gained lots of interest, and there are still many customers with holiday credit on file.”

She said many travellers were reluctant to pay in full, choosing instead to pay deposits to secure their dates. Most bookings had been for travel in December, Bianca said. “Once the border is officially open and there is more commitment on the airlift side of things, I think the floodgates will open, as all South Africans love Mauritius.”

Comair called a temporary shut-down of its operations on July 5, after South Africa entered adjusted Level 4 lockdown when the COVID third wave hit the country. Brian confirmed that the airline was now going ahead with plans to resume services in September.

Asked when the business rescue process would end for the airline, Brian said: “There are still a few legal processes under way here and overseas. Once these are complete, the business rescue practitioners will file a notice of substantial implementation.”

Fourth weekly MK flight Saturdays between JNB and MRU

Today 01:50

source:
https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/fo … icle-title


Air Mauritius has sent out a trade notice, notifying agents that it has laid on a fourth weekly frequency between Johannesburg and Mauritius, effective October 2, operating on Saturdays.

Flights are already in the system, according to the airline.

Hope there will be direct flight from Cape town soon.

More flights as demand for Mauritius picks up

18 Oct 2021


source: https://www.tourismupdate.co.za/article … tius-picks


Air Mauritius is seeing a surge in bookings to the island following the reopening of the country’s borders on October 1.

To meet increased passenger demand, the airline is increasing its flights from key source markets.


“ The continued increase in the number of bookings on Air Mauritius highlights the confidence that domestic and international travellers have in the national airline. The decision to increase capacity was made after significant interest from countries including the UK, France and South Africa,” said Nilen Vencadasmy, Chairman of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority.

The new services:

Air Mauritius will, from November 1, operate one daily flight to and from Paris CDG with an Airbus A350-900 aircraft in codeshare with Air France.
Simultaneously, Air France, in codeshare with Air Mauritius, will also operate a daily flight from Paris CDG to Mauritius as from the same date.
Also from November 1, Air Mauritius will operate three weekly flights to and from London Heathrow, which will then increase to five weekly flights during the Christmas and New Year peaks (from December 20 to January 15, 2022).
Continuing its close connection with Africa, Air Mauritius will operate seven weekly flights to Johannesburg using both the Airbus A350-900 and A330-900neo aircraft from November 7. Currently, there are four weekly flights.
Three daily flights will operate to Réunion from November 1, with a combination of wide-bodied and ATR72-500 aircraft.
With the continued increase in demand and confidence from international travellers, Air Mauritius will soon be adding other routes and connections to its offering.

Ken Arian, CEO of Airport Holdings Limited, the parent company of Air Mauritius, said: “Our new-look fleet, following the recent refinancing of Air Mauritius, allows us to increase our flight capacity for visitors from popular destinations globally.

“Air Mauritius continues to play a vital role in our country’s tourism industry, ensuring passenger flights to and from Mauritius are easily accessible and available. No efforts have been spared in the maintenance of strict health and safety protocols to provide the best experience possible, which has led to the decision to expand the number of flights over the coming season.”

He said the safety and well-being of passengers, crew and ground personnel were the topmost priority of the airline, with strict COVID-19 protocols enforced on all flights.

Sanitary kits containing surgical masks and sanitary gel are offered to all travellers on international flights and all Air Mauritius staff and crew are fully vaccinated.

Arian reiterated that the recent refinancing of the airline had also instilled confidence in those looking for an island getaway, knowing the airline was on a solid financial footing and was able to invest in its customer service offering, as well as new aircraft

I do not recommend Air Austral!  They have now also cancelled my husbands flight on the 30th November and told him he must now fly on the 28th November.... never mind his other flight connections or car hire or hotel reservations. they are a complete mess of an airline!