Review: Air Mauritius A350 Business Class Mauritius to London

Upon wrapping up our time in Mauritius, my wife Ashley and I flew to London with Air Mauritius’s flagship business class product.

Air Mauritius is the country’s official airline, and despite its smaller fleet compared to major carriers, it’s earned itself a good reputation for flights to and from the island nation.

In 2020, the airline formed a partnership with Aeroplan and launched its flagship Airbus A350-900. I had previously chatted with one of Aeroplan’s executives at an event, who gave the product a glowing review.

Intrigued by the positive feedback, I anticipated experiencing it firsthand on the return journey of this trip.

Air Mauritius A350 Business Class – Booking

I managed to snag this flight as part of a larger booking using Aeroplan points.

We cashed in two Super Elite Priority Reward vouchers, cutting the cost from a hefty 466,000 to just 233,000 points for two round-trip long-haul business class tickets.

I was quite satisfied with this redemption, especially because we hit the highest distance band in the “Between North America and Atlantic zones” section of the Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart.

It’s worth noting that Air Mauritius now flies its London route to Gatwick Airport instead of Heathrow.

Air Mauritius A350 Business Class – Ground Experience

Before heading on our journey to London and then onward to North America, we enjoyed some time at the flagship lounge, Air Mauritius Amédée Maingard Lounge, thanks to our Air Mauritius business class tickets.

Spanning across two levels, the upper Chamarel Lounge and the lower Tamarin Lounge, the lounge boasts an open and airy design with skylights with modern appeal.

As we explored the upper tier, we discovered a bustling hub of activity, encompassing the main buffet, bar, bathrooms, and shower facilities, all spread across a generous 20,000 square feet.

Diverse and comfortable seating arrangements prevent the space from feeling overcrowded, even as it accommodates a considerable number of guests.

The main buffet area was a highlight, featuring an attractive selection of both traditional and international dishes. Notably, the tandoori tacos stood out to me, and I helped myself to several servings.

The lounge also houses a separate bar area, where local beer, wines, spirits, and cocktails are on…