Press Communique - 21 March 2026 in-flight medical emergency GVA ALG MRU

Press Communique

21 March 2026

In-flight medical emergency  GVA ALG MRU

Press Communique - 21 March 2026 in-flight medical emergency  GVA ALG MRU

Flight MK059, operating from Geneva to Mauritius on Friday, 20 March 2026, was diverted to Algiers following a medical emergency involving a passenger.
The passenger, a Mauritian national travelling alone, was disembarked and attended to by the relevant authorities upon arrival at Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algiers.

Following the completion of all required formalities, the flight departed Algiers at 05:07 (Mauritian time) and is now expected to arrive at SSR International Airport at 15:15 (Mauritian time) today, Saturday 21 March 2026.

Air Mauritius extends its best wishes to the passenger for a swift recovery and reiterates that the safety and security of its passengers and team members remain its highest priority.