La Réunion

Radisson and B&B Hotels had already set up shop on the island of La Réunion in recent years. The Originals Hotels chain will soon establish itself there with two hotels expected by the end of 2028 in Saint-Pierre. Located just a few minutes from the Saint-Pierre seafront and town centre, these two establishments will play on short and long stays…

Air Austral has just unveiled its MyCapricorne 2.0 loyalty programme. Launched on 1st July, it offers simpler and more lucrative operation for its users. The new rules also apply to flights from the regional subsidiary Ewa Air, in Mayotte. From now on, every euro spent will generate points, far beyond just the purchase price…

Following Air France-KLM, Air Austral is now offering its passengers complete flexibility on all tickets purchased for destinations operated by the Reunion-based airline. It was indeed difficult for Air Austral not to align with Air France's offer, given the competition between the two carriers on...

The airlines Air Austral and Aircalin are strengthening connectivity between France's south-western and Pacific overseas territories by coordinating their schedules and services between La Réunion and Nouméa. From Saturday 1 November 2025, the new agreement will offer travellers a simplified link between the two territories and regions via Bangkok....

How is the Réunion-Metropolitan France market faring this year? Hugues Marchessaux - Reunion remains a very attractive destination, as we can see from the traffic figures. It's not a more difficult market than before, but it has become more competitive. There are four competing airlines, which makes it...

Reunion-based Air Austral is continuing its commitment to offering its passengers an ever more refined and authentic travel experience. With its exceptional cuisine, prestigious wine selection and revamped comfort, the airline is unveiling its new Club Austral and Comfort Class services. Kevene Marimoutou's culinary signature for the Club Austral Class Revealed last...

Since 25 April, Air Austral passengers have been able to enjoy a completely refurbished lounge at La Réunion-Roland Garros airport. This redesigned space invites passengers to relax, dine or work in a warm, elegant and comfortable setting, with deeply Reunionese touches, before boarding or during a connecting flight. Designed to offer a new experience,...

"Stick to demand and stop serving loss-making routes". This is the leitmotiv that Air Austral, Réunion's national airline, is now following, according to Claire Tabakian, CCO. "We're in a growth phase on the routes we currently operate. But we are adapting our offer exactly to customer demand...

Qatar Airways this week received the go-ahead from its regulators to launch daily flights to the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar. This will be the first - and only - flight from Africa's largest island to the Middle East. And beyond to Asia and Europe, thanks to...

Already present in Mauritius and Madagascar, the Radisson group is strengthening its presence in the Indian Ocean with its first hotel on Reunion Island, north of the administrative capital Saint-Denis. Announced for 2020, the opening has been delayed by the health crisis, which among other things has hampered the renovation work on the old hotel...

Where do things stand with the restructuring of Air Austral? Jean-Marc Grazzini - In the restructuring plan drawn up a few months ago, the option chosen is for private investors from Reunion Island to acquire a stake in the company. At the same time, we are continuing to renegotiate our debt with the government. This debt is approximately...