Emirates Airlines operates a third daily flight to Mauritius early October

Emirates has announced plans to boost its service to Mauritius, by adding a third daily flight from October 1, 2022. The new flight, which will operate until January 31, 2023, will meet the huge demand for travel to and from this country, which is currently under construction. It is a popular tourist destination.

The third daily Emirates flight to Mauritius will operate on a Boeing 777-300ER, as flight EK 709 will depart Dubai International Airport at 10:10 pm and arrive in Mauritius at 4:45 am.

The return flight, EK 710, departs from Mauritius at 6:30 am and arrives in Dubai at 1:05 pm.

(All times are in Dubai and Mauritius local time).

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, thanked the Government of Mauritius for responding to Emirates' request to operate a third daily flight.

His Highness said: “We are committed to playing a major role in boosting travel to Mauritius, and supporting the government in achieving its goal of hosting 1.4 million tourists by June 2023. Air connectivity is critical for international tourism, and these additional seats will help us bring more visitors to the country. Mauritius from across our network, accommodating the growing demand."

With the operation of the third daily flight, seat capacity to and from Mauritius is boosted by 35%, to meet increased demand and provide additional support to the tourism industry during one of the busiest travel seasons.

The third flight supports the two daily flights currently operated by the Airbus A380 aircraft and also provides travelers to Mauritius with more flexibility when planning their flights with the option of arriving early in the morning at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, in addition to the currently operating flight EK 701 In the morning, E-Kid 703 arrives early in the evening.

Passengers departing from Mauritius also have a wide choice of access to Dubai, and continue to travel from it through Emirates' global network that covers 130 destinations.

The three daily flights operate on a codeshare with Air Mauritius.

Last May, Emirates Airlines renewed the memorandum of understanding with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) with the aim of jointly promoting its global network of Mauritius, which is a popular tourist destination and is still witnessing continuous growth after the pandemic.

Emirates offers its passengers the best in-flight experience with distinct dining dishes, periodically changing menus inspired by the region developed by a team of award-winning chefs, complemented by a wide selection of premium beverages.

Customers can also enjoy more than 5,000 channels of carefully curated global entertainment, including movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, games, audiobooks and more, through Emirates' award-winning ice inflight entertainment system.

In addition to transporting more passengers, the third daily Emirates flight between Dubai and Mauritius will provide between 30-40 tons of cargo hold for companies, which opens more global trade opportunities and enhances the import and export movement.

It is noteworthy that Emirates Airlines launched its operations to Mauritius in September 2002, with three flights a week, and will soon complete its 20th year in the service of this famous tourist destination in the Indian Ocean.

Emirates continues to rebuild its network in response to increased demand on the back of rising confidence and relaxation of international travel protocols.

It recently announced plans to add a second daily flight to Tel Aviv, resumed passenger service to London Stansted, and returned flights to most of its global destinations that it served before the pandemic.

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