Extra Baggage Allowance for Special Categories

Students

Going overseas for studies and wondering where to pack in those precious books? Don’t worry! Air Mauritius has got you covered. All students travelling on student fares are entitled to one additional free piece of luggage of 23 kg maximum except for travel between Mauritius and Rodrigues.

The additional allowance will be mentioned on your airline ticket. Note that charges will apply for any baggage in excess of the authorised limit.

You will be asked to produce the supporting documents at the ticket counter for verification purposes:

  • Passport with Student Visa and 1 photocopy. 

  • Proof of Registration as Overseas Student and 1 photocopy.  

Seamen

Working on a ship and wondering how the same baggage that fits into those roomy shipping containers will find its way onto our sleek aircraft? Air Mauritius understands your special needs!

Seamen travelling on seaman's fares will be entitled to one additional free piece of luggage of 23 kg maximum.

The additional allowance will be specified on the ticket. Charges will apply for any baggage over and above the free baggage allowance. 

Kestrelflyer Gold and Silver members

​​​​​If you a Kestrelflyer Silver or Gold member, you can carry more checked baggage as a membership benefit!

Note:

  • This additional allowance is applicable only on Air Mauritius direct flights from/to Mauritius. 

  • The additional baggage allowance is not applicable on code share flights operated by South African Airways, Emirates Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Kenya Airways and Virgin Australia. 

Kestrelflyer membership tier All Routes except Rodrigues Rodrigues
Gold card holders 1 extra piece/23 kgs Extra 8 kgs
Silver card holders 1 extra piece/23 kgs Extra 5 kgs
Kestrelflyer membership tier All Routes except Rodrigues Rodrigues
Gold card holders 1 extra piece/23 kgs Extra 8 kgs
Silver card holders 1 extra piece/23 kgs Extra 5 kgs