Air Mauritius expands its network to Beijing and Durban

Air Mauritius has announced that it will operate a once weekly direct service to Beijing. The airline is also reintroducing two direct weekly flights to Durban as from July 5 2013.

The flight Beijing flight will be operated by an Airbus A340 as from the 6th of July 2013.

Andre Viljoen, CEO: “This service to Beijing is part of our new network strategy under the 7-Step Plan aiming at rebalancing growth towards new markets. Enhanced connectivity also supports the country’s tourism strategy. Since we started operations to Shanghai in 2011, tourist arrivals have grown consistently to pass the 20,000 mark in 2012, which confirms the potential of China. Following the introduction of twice weekly direct flights to Shanghai earlier this year, the direct link to China’s capital, Beijing will be yet another catalyst for the development of the Chinese market. It opens new avenues for the consolidation of ties between our two countries and allows Mauritius to further tap into the opportunities offered by one of the world’s fastest growing economies.”

Commenting on the reintroduction of the Durban flight Viljoen said: “Reinforced operations to African destinations fall under our 7-Step Plan. Durban is a fast growing port destination and commercial nerve centre for the region presenting growing opportunities for Mauritius. We have also enhanced connectivity to Africa by developing our hubs in Johannesburg and in Nairobi that are now served with reinforced airline partnerships. This puts Mauritius in a better position to fulfil its potential as a conduit for trade, travel, commerce and financial services between Africa and Asia.”

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