Air Belgium is pleased to announce a new interline agreement with Air Mauritius, the national carrier of Mauritius. This strategic collaboration significantly enhances connectivity for South African travellers, increasing the weekly flight frequency from Johannesburg to Brussels, Belgium with an additional two frequencies from Johannesburg to Brussels via Mauritius. The new agreement also opens an opportunity for South African passengers to explore the charming island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
In line with this year-round agreement, Air Belgium will operate direct flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Brussels (BRU) on Mondays and Thursdays. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, a connection from JNB to BRU via Mauritius (MRU) will be available, offering a transit or stopover option in Mauritius. The direct routes ex Johannesburg and ex Mauritius will be serviced by Air Belgium’s highly-regarded A330-900neo aircraft, known for its superior service quality and comfort.
Air Belgium, having established a strong footprint in Southern Africa through its partnerships with Airlink and FlyCemair, now offers even more comprehensive regional connections. The expanded interline agreement with Air Mauritius enables Air Belgium to present South African travellers with a wider variety of exciting travel options.
Niky Terzakis, CEO of Air Belgium, commented on the partnership: “Our collaboration with Air Mauritius opens a new chapter of enhanced service for South African travellers. This, coupled with our existing partnerships with Airlink and FlyCemair, underscores our dedication to offering diverse and seamless travel experiences to our valued customers.”
Air Belgium continues its commitment to evolving the travel experience, delivering exceptional service, enticing destinations, and smooth connectivity. This latest interline agreement invites South African travellers to embark on a journey that combines the distinct allure of the Indian Ocean and the unique charm of Belgium in one trip.
For further information and bookings, please visit Air Belgium’s official website www.airbelgium.com.
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Contacts
Dorine Reinstein
Big Ambitions
+27 (0)83 278 8994 dorine@bigambitions.co.za
Matthew Simpson
APG South Africa
+27 (0)82 889 3496 m.simpson@apg-sa.co.za
About Air Belgium
Air Belgium SA is a company governed by Belgian law, with its headquarters situated in Mont-Saint-Guibert in Walloon Brabant. The operations of Air Belgium are based on three pillars: long-haul passenger flights at competitive prices for business and leisure travellers, cargo flights, and flights for many prestigious foreign companies, tour operators, cruise companies, and Belgian and foreign governments (ACMI/Wet Lease). For passenger flights, Air Belgium offers direct intercontinental flights departing from Belgium, with a strong Belgian identity felt through all its ground and on-board services. Air Belgium operates its flights from the main Belgian airports: Brussels Airport (Zaventem), Brussels Charleroi Airport, and Liège Airport.
