Emirates to Increase Mauritius Flights

Emirates is to launch two additional flights between Dubai and Mauritius, escalating the service to 11 weekly flights.

The 10th frequency will be launched on 4 November 2011 while the 11th weekly flight will start on 6 December 2011, increasing existing capacity by 22% per week per direction.

EK 3705 will take off from Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport at 10:15 and touch down at SSR International Airport in Mauritius at 16:55.

It will turn around as EK 3706, departing Mauritius at 18:20 and arriving in Dubai at 01:10 the following day.

The two additional flights will operate on Tuesdays and Fridays.

“We are standing by the destination at a time when the international outlook for travel is uncertain,” said Majid Al Mualla, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, West Asia & Indian Ocean. “Our decision to introduce these extra flights is the result of our long-term partnership with the island. We wish to thank the Government of Mauritius for its trust in Emirates. Emirates will work hand in hand with the Ministry of Tourism and the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority to develop marketing campaigns to promote Mauritius across our strong global network. We will concentrate our efforts to increase the visibility of Mauritius in new and developing markets.”

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