Air Belgium has a new interline partnership with Air Mauritius which significantly enhances connectivity for South African and European travellers.

Under the interline agreement, Air Belgium will add two weekly flights from Brussels to Johannesburg, via Mauritius. This will mean there will be four weekly frequencies between the two cities, two direct and two indirect.

The route opens an attractive opportunity for passengers to indulge themselves and relax on the beach on the island of Mauritius en route to either Johannesburg or Europe.

Year-round, Air Belgium operates direct flights from Brussels on Wednesdays and Sundays (this twice-weekly frequency has recently been slightly disrupted but will be restored from July 3). On Tuesdays and Fridays, the flights from BRU to JNB will be available – these flights will offer transit or a stopover option in Mauritius. The direct routes ex-JNB and ex-MRU will be serviced by Air Belgium's highly-regarded A330-900neo aircraft, offering superior service quality and comfort.

The aircraft’s carrying capacity of 276 passengers is configured with 30 seats in business class, 21 in premium economy and 235 in economy.

Air Belgium has a solid footprint in Southern Africa through its partnerships with Airlink and CemAir, and the Air Mauritius partnership further strengthens that presence.

"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 CemAir, underscores our dedication to offering diverse and seamless travel experiences to our valued customers," said Niky Terzakis, CEO of Air Belgium.

Less than a year ago, on September 15, 2022, Air Belgium re-established the first direct air link between South Africa and Belgium in over 20 years.

APG has the GSA representation for Air Belgium in South Africa.