ACCOLADES & AWARDS
Discover the various accolades and awards received by our airline over its rich history spanning over 50 years since 1967.
2021
- Air Mauritius won two accolades at the 2021 edition of the World Travel Awards, UK, namely:
- Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline Economy Class 2021
- Indian Ocean's Leading Airline Brand 2021
2019
- Air Mauritius is certified as a 4-Star Airline by rating agency Skytrax for the quality of our onboard product and service across both aircraft and cabin service operations as well as its airport service standards. The 4-Star status places Air Mauritius in the league consisting of not more than 40 Best Airlines in the world.
- Skytrax has ranked Air Mauritius as the number 3 airline in Africa at the World Airline Awards at Le Bourget on 20 June 2019.
- The national airline of Mauritius was also ranked among the 10 most improved airlines in the world by Skytrax at the same event.
- At the World Travel Awards held in Mauritius on 1 June 2019, Air Mauritius won Awards in the following categories:
- Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline 2019*
- Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline – Business Class 2019
- Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline Brand 2019
- Indian Ocean’s Leading Cabin Crew 2019
- Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport Lounge 2019 - The Amédée Maingard Lounge
* The national Airline of Mauritius has been recognised as the Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline as many as 14 times in the last 17 years.
2018

- Skytrax ranked Air Mauritius as the 3rd Best Airline in Africa.
- Air Mauritius was featured among Skytrax’s Top 10 Most Improved Airlines in the World.
- World Travel Awards 2018 - Air Mauritius won in 5 different categories:
- Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline 2018
- Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline – Business Class 2018
- Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline Brand 2018
- Indian Ocean’s Leading Cabin Crew 2018
- Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport Lounge 2018 - The Amédée Maingard Lounge

2017
- ‘Amedee Maingard Lounge’,Winner of the ‘Indian Ocean Leading Airport Lounge’ at the World Travel Awards.
- Winner of the ‘Indian Ocean Leading Airline, Economy Class’ at the World Travel Awards
2016
- ‘Amedee Maingard Lounge’, Winner of the ‘ Indian Ocean Leading Airport Lounge’ at the World Travel Awards.
2014

- Air Mauritius is Certified as a 4-Star Airline for the quality of its
Onboard product and staff service, and the Air Mauritius home base Airport service by Skytrax. - Runner Up in the category ‘Best Airline in Africa’ by Skytrax.
- Runner Up in the category ‘Best Airline Service Staff in Africa’ by Skytrax.
- Air Mauritius was also ranked among the ‘Top 10 Most Improved Airlines in the World’ by Skytrax.
- Winner of the ‘Indian Ocean Leading Airline’ category at the 21st World Travel Awards for the 10th time.
- ‘Amedee Maingard Lounge’, Winner of the ‘Indian Ocean Leading Airline Lounge’ at the 21st World Travel Awards.
2013
- Wins under the ‘Indian Ocean Leading Airline' category at the 20th World Travel Awards.
2012
- Wins under the ‘Indian Ocean Leading Airline' category at the 19th World Travel Awards.
2011
- Wins under the ‘Indian Ocean Leading Airline' category at the 18th World Travel Awards.
- Changi Airline Award for the Top Airline by Passenger Growth (Africa).
- Silver Award for Best Airline at Virgin Holidays Awards.
2010
- Wins under the ‘Indian Ocean Leading Airline' category at the 17th World Travel Awards.
- Best African Airline 2010 Award at the Hospitality India & Explore the World 6th Annual International Awards.
- Gold Award in the Best Airline category from Virgin Holidays, UK.
2009
- Aviation Week: Leading Niche Airline.
- Wins under the ‘Indian Ocean Leading Airline' category at the 16th World Travel Awards.
2008
- Among top 5 airlines for cargo growth in Singapore.
- Wins under the ‘Indian Ocean Leading Airline' category at the 15th World Travel Awards.

2007
- IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certification award.
- Certification Audit of In-Flight services department for ISO 9001.
- Nomination in the ‘Best Airline based in Africa’ category in the 25th OAG Airline of the Year Awards.
- Nomination in the ‘Best Airline International – Online’ category in Australia’s National Travel Industry Awards for Excellence.
- Wins under the ‘Indian Ocean Leading Airline’ category at the 14th World Travel Awards.
2006
- External Customer Service Award.
- Wins under the ‘Indian Ocean Leading Airline' category at the 13th World Travel Awards.
- Wins ‘Best Airline to the Indian Ocean’ by UK travel trade magazine ‘Selling Long Haul’.
2005
- Wins under the ‘Indian Ocean Leading Airline' category at the 12th World Travel Awards.
1999
- Ground Operations Department certified to ISO 9002 Standard.