{"id":27687,"date":"2023-03-27T09:11:50","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T09:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/vistara-air-commences-direct-flight-services-to-mauritius-its-first-destination-in-africa"},"modified":"2023-03-27T10:31:43","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T10:31:43","slug":"vistara-air-commences-direct-flight-services-to-mauritius-its-first-destination-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/vistara-air-commences-direct-flight-services-to-mauritius-its-first-destination-in-africa","title":{"rendered":"Vistara Air Commences Direct Flight Services To Mauritius, Its First Destination In Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has launched a direct flight service between Mumbai and Mauritius. The 5x weekly service connects India with the island nation in Africa. Mauritius is the 15th international destination for full service provider Vistara Airline and the first in Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The airline has deployed its recently inducted A321LR aircraft on this route with a three-class configuration including premium economy cabin in addition to business and economy class, making it the only carrier to offer customers a choice of this cabin class has been made.<\/p>\n<p>Way. Vistara flight UK 0241 on Mumbai \u2013 Mauritius route will depart at 07:30 hrs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and arrive at 12:00 hrs (local time).<\/p>\n<p>Flight UK 0242 will depart at 13:30 hrs (IST) on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and will land at 21:00 hrs (IST) Mauritius-Mumbai. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara said, \u201cWe are delighted to take India\u2019s finest airline to Africa with the launch of operations in Mauritius.<\/p>\n<p>The long-standing relationship between the two countries, in addition to growing tourism, further strengthens The potential of the business relationship destination, making it a perfect fit within our network.<\/p>\n<p>We are confident that customers will appreciate the option to experience Vistara\u2019s award-winning products and services in this region. Vistara said they will accept all eligible customers who meet visa\/entry requirements in both countries as specified by the respective government bodies.<\/p>\n<p>Vistara is India\u2019s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and has been the winner of several \u2018Best Airline\u2019 awards, apart from being praised for maintaining world-class cabin cleanliness and high safety standards.<\/p>\n<p>The airline has recently been recognized among the top 20 airlines in the world, while being recognized as the \u2018Best Airline in India and South Asia\u2019 for the second year in a row, \u2018Best Airline Staff Service in India and South Asia\u2019 for the fourth year in a row .<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Best Cabin Crew in India &amp; Southern Asia\u2019 and \u2018Best Business Class in India &amp; Southern Asia\u2019 for the second time in a row at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\">Mauritius<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has launched a direct flight service between Mumbai and Mauritius. The 5x weekly service connects India with the island nation in Africa. Mauritius is the 15th international destination for full service provider Vistara Airline and the first in Africa. 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