Transport Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed the signing of an air services agreement opening the opportunity for code-sharing between New Zealand and Mauritius airlines.

The agreement was signed today after being negotiated by officials at an international air services conference in Turkey in 2015.

“This agreement opens up opportunities for code-share services linking New Zealand and Mauritius, through Air Mauritius services to and from Perth, Australia. Passenger airlines of each side can now also operate up to 14 services per week,” Mr Bridges says.

“This agreement will further enhance New Zealand’s international air connectivity, bringing both trade and tourism benefits.”

A release from the Beehive Monday 1 August 2016