Air Austral to launch A320neo flights from March 2027

The airline will replace older aircraft with the A320neo on several routes starting in late March 2027.

By SafarSamachar Desk6 Nov 2026, 9:30 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Air Austral is adding Airbus A320neo aircraft to its operation starting in late March 2027.
2The A320neo will replace A220-300 and 737-800 aircraft on several routes.
3Flights will operate from St. Denis de la Reunion to Antananarivo, Dzaoudzi, Johannesburg, Mauritius, Moroni, and Nosy-Be.
4Seasonal service to Moroni will run from 07JUL27 to 25AUG27.

Air Austral is set to introduce Airbus A320neo aircraft on several routes beginning in late March 2027. The new aircraft will replace older models like the A220-300 and 737-800.

The first flights will operate from St. Denis de la Reunion to Antananarivo, Dzaoudzi, Johannesburg, Mauritius, and Nosy-Be. A seasonal service to Moroni will also begin in July 2027.

The A320neo offers a capacity of 180 seats and is expected to enhance the airline’s service on these routes. Travelers planning trips to these destinations in the coming months may want to check for any changes in flight schedules or availability due to the aircraft transition.

What this means for travellers

Travelers flying to Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius, Reunion, or South Africa from late March 2027 may experience new flight options with Air Austral’s A320neo aircraft. Check for updates on routes and schedules as the airline transitions its fleet.

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