SENIOR OFFICIALS FROM AIR MAURITIUS BRIEFED AIRLINE TO BEGIN DUBAI FLIGHT FROM OCTOBER 31ST

Senior officials from Air Mauritius called on the Government of Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing recently to discuss the potential of enhancing co-operation and boost two-way traffic between the emirate and the island nation.

"Dubai is a major aviation hub and the leading trade and tourism centre in the region and the decision of Air Mauritius to choose Dubai as their Gulf focal point to commence a flight is tactical," said DTCM Director General, Khalid A. bin Sulayem.

Rakesh B. Koolwant, Sales & Marketing Manager Air Mauritius confirmed that the airline would commence a weekly flight to Dubai from 31st October. "We have selected Dubai as the base for our Gulf operations simply because the emirate has emerged as the leading center in the region for aviation and tourism and the level of excellence Dubai has achieved in such a short span of time is a tribute to the vision of the rulers."

Mr. Koolwant remarked that visionary projects such as the Palm Islands development would ensure that Dubai is well placed to meet the demands of the tourism industry in the next decade as well.

DTCM Manager Missions, Hamad bin Mejren gave a comprehensive presentation to the three-member team and said, "Dubai combines the comforts and conveniences of the Western world with the unique charm and adventure of the Middle East, an exotic destination with a cosmopolitan lifestyle."

Founded in 1967, Air Mauritius is the national flag carrier of the Republic of Mauritius. The airline has grown from a single leased six-seater Piper Navajo into a leading international airline. With a fleet of 5 Airbus A340-300s, 2 Boeing 767-200 ERs, 3 ATR 42s. Air Mauritius today serves 33 destinations across 4 continents with more than 95 departures per week from Mauritius.