The Board of Air Mauritius recently met and approved the first quarter (April to June 2025) results for Financial Year 2025 / 2026 on 14th August 2025.
Air Mauritius reported a net profit of MUR 252.7 million (EUR 4.9 million), which represents the company’s best first-quarter results over the past nine years.
This profit was achieved amidst several operational challenges. One A330-900neo wide-body aircraft has been out of service for eight out of the 13-week period of the first quarter. A total of 24 AOG (Aircraft on Ground) incidents were recorded for Air Mauritius’ fleet, which resulted in major cash outlays for maintenance and disruption costs.
Intensifying competition on various routes
Despite the operational challenges, Air Mauritius witnessed a continued increase in passenger revenues from MUR 5.6 billion (EUR 112.4 million) to MUR 6.0 billion (EUR 115.4 million).
The number of passengers carried during the first quarter has increased by 0.8% to reach 403,127 as compared to 399,840 in the corresponding period of 2024. This has resulted in a 4.7 percentage points increase in overall passenger load factor.
The fuel price, a major component of airlines’ operating costs, remained stable at around USD66.76 while the EUR strengthened against the other major currencies.
It is to be noted that the new Board has been in place since January 2025 and has taken quick and bold decisions in their quest to transform Air Mauritius into a robust airline.
