Malaysia Airlines and Air Mauritius Broaden Connectivity for Customers  with Reinstatement of Codeshare Flights

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KLIA, 05 August 2024 – Malaysia Airlines and Air Mauritius are pleased to announce the reinstatement of codeshare flights between the two carriers, offering travellers with enhanced travel options to explore the captivating beauty of Malaysia, Asia, Australia, Africa and beyond.

Passengers will enjoy seamless travel experiences and benefit from the convenient connections offered from the airlines’ main hubs in KL International Airport Terminal 1 (KUL) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU). By placing their respective flight codes – “MH” for Malaysia Airlines and “MK” for Air Mauritius – on key destinations, the airlines aim to enhance connectivity and convenience for travellers to experience the diverse cultures and cities awaiting to be explored.

Malaysia Airlines customers will enjoy access to a broader network beyond the airline’s current offerings including direct flights from KUL to MRU, where they can soak in the tropical paradise of Mauritius for their next beach holiday, or explore the captivating landscapes of Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB) operated by Air Mauritius.

Meanwhile, Air Mauritius will codeshare on Malaysia Airlines' domestic flights to destinations including Langkawi, Penang, Kota Bharu, Kuantan, and Johor Bharu, as well as the opportunity to connect to various international destinations from its KUL hub. Whether delving into the cultural gems of Bangkok, Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, venturing to vibrant cities in Singapore, Hanoi, Tokyo and Ho Chi Minh City, or experiencing the allure of Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, and Seoul, passengers will enjoy ample opportunities for exploration and discovery.

Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, Chief Executive Officer of Airlines from Malaysia Aviation Group, said, “We are delighted to resume our codeshare with Air Mauritius as we expand our reach and enhance connectivity for travellers. This strategic move further solidifies Malaysia Airlines' position as the gateway to Asia and beyond, providing seamless access for our customers to explore a wide array of destinations beyond our metal.  We look forward to extending our Malaysian Hospitality to a wider customer base, ensuring they feel welcomed as a guest to our home.”

Charles Cartier, Chief Executive Officer of Air Mauritius stated, “Air Mauritius is pleased to reactivate its collaboration with Malaysia Airlines, offering our passengers connections to numerous destinations across Asia and Australia via the Kuala Lumpur hub. Travellers from Malaysia will not only experience the warmth of our multi-cultural society and the richness of our diverse local cuisine, but also enjoy the convenience of connecting to Rodrigues, Reunion, South Africa, and beyond with Air Mauritius."

Visit the official Malaysia Airlines website at www.malaysiaairlines.com for more information and to book your flights. Malaysia Airlines invites customers to enroll in its award-winning travel and lifestyle loyalty programme, Enrich, at www.enrich.malaysiaairlines.com to begin earning Enrich Points and take advantage of member-only privileges. Download the Malaysia Airlines app to enjoy the latest promotions at your fingertips at any time and from any location.

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About Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines is the national carrier of Malaysia, offering the best way to fly to, from and around Malaysia through its premium and full-service offerings. Malaysia Airlines carries up to 40,000 guests daily on memorable journeys inspired by Malaysia’s diverse richness. As the nation’s flag bearer, it embodies the incredible diversity of Malaysia; capturing its rich traditions, cultures and cuisines via its inimitable Malaysian Hospitality across all customer touch points.

Since September 2015, the airline has been owned and operated by Malaysia Airlines Berhad. It is part of the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), a global aviation organisation that comprises of different aviation business and lifestyle travel solution portfolios aimed at serving global air travel needs. The airline is committed to facilitating safe and seamless travels by placing safety and hygiene as the anchor across all end-to-end consumer touchpoints in line with its MHFlySafe initiative. Via its alliance with oneworld®, Malaysia Airlines offers superior connectivity to more than 900 destinations in 170 territories across the globe. For more information, please visit www.malaysiaairlines.com and download the Malaysia Airlines app to get the latest promotions conveniently at your fingertips.

 

About Air Mauritius

Air Mauritius currently operates direct flights to 13 destinations in Europe, South East Asia, India, Australia, Africa, and the Indian Ocean islands. In addition, Air Mauritius offers over 50 destinations in codeshare with partner airlines.

From the Piper Navajo at its humble beginnings, Air Mauritius nowadays has one of the youngest and most modern fleet in the world, with the latest generation aircraft such as the Airbus A350-900 XWB and the A330-900neo. Air Mauritius currently operates a fleet consisting of Airbus 4 A350-900 XWB, 2 A330-900neo, 2 A330-200 and 4 ATR72 for its inter-island operations. 3 additional Airbus A350-900 XWB aircraft will be joining the long-haul fleet as from 2026-27.

Air Mauritius products and services have been rated 4-Star by rating agency - SKYTRAX.

Issued by Group Communications, Malaysia Aviation Group. 

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