FAQs 

 
About the New Programme
 
  When is the New Programme effective?
  How is the New Programme different from the old one?
 
Enrolment in the Kestrelflyer programme
  How do I qualify for a membership?
 
Miles  
  How my accumulated points under the previous scheme have been converted into miles?
  How do I ensure that my miles are credited automatically?
  How long does it take for my miles to appear on my account?
  How do I check my miles online?
  Does a frequent flyer earn miles on an award ticket?
  What is the life time of miles?
  Does a frequentflyer earn miles on a non-Air Mauritius flight?
  Who can be my nominees as per the Family scheme?
 
Membership  
  When can I start registering my nominee?
  Can nominees accumulate miles?
  Is a nominee a card holder?
  Who can be my beneficiaries as per the Family scheme?
  Can Beneficiaries accumulate miles?
  Can I change a beneficiary?
  How does my Nominee differ from my Beneficiary?
  With whom can I share my awards?
 
Awards  
  How can I redeem my miles for all awards?
  Is there any restriction for the award of a free ticket or an upgrade?
  What kind of charges are associated with a free ticket award?
  Is there a maximum stay with an award ticket?
  Can I request for an award online?
  What happens if I want to change my date of travel?
  Will my miles be reinstated if I cancel an award which has not been used?
  Is there a maximum stay with an award ticket?
  Can I pool miles with another Kestrelflyer member to get an award if I do not have enough miles for an award?
 
Others  
  How do I change my personal details such as address, phone number, e-mail, etc.?
  As a Kestrelflyer Elite (Gold) card holder which lounges may I use?
  Can somebody else use my Kestrelflyer card when travelling on Air Mauritius?
  What should I do if my card is lost or stolen?
 

About the New Programme Top
  When is the New Programme effective?
 

As from 21st March 2008

 
  How is the New Programme different from the old one?
  The new one is based on distance to the nearest miles while the old one was on points. This has entailed
a new groupings of destinations in addition to many features.
 

   
Enrolment in the Kestrelflyer programme Top
  How do I enrol to become a Kestrelflyer member?
  Any individual aged above 12 can become a member provided he/she has travelled at least once by
Air Mauritius during the last 12 months.
You can apply online. Alternatively, application forms are available at all Air Mauritius offices worldwide,
in-flight and at your travel agency.
 

   
Miles Top
How my accumulated points under the previous scheme have been converted into miles?
  Your balance of existing points is a cumulation of all points earned on your travel by sector net of points
which have been redeemed (used for awards). For the purpose of redemption, the first in and first out
principle (FIFO) has been used, that is, accumulated points earned first have been used for any award.
Your balance of points have been converted into miles as per the direct mapping by sector.  For remaining
points, if any, on a given sector only, the points have been converted into an equal number of miles. 
Please click here for an illustration.
 
  How do I ensure that my miles are credited automatically?
  You should:
  •  Quote your membership number every time you make a reservation on Air Mauritius and partner's flights.
  •  Show your card when you check in at the airport.
  •  Ensure that the name on your ticket is as per your passport
  •  Keep proof of your travels on Air Mauritius in case it might be required.
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      How long does it take for my miles to appear on my account?
     

    Please allow 1 week to confirm your travels on your online statement.

     
      How do I check my miles online?
     

    Through our website by using your password.  The password is obtainable by online request.

     
      Does a frequent flyer earn miles on an award ticket?
     

    No. Award tickets do not carry miles as is the case for Industry and Agency discounted tickets.

     
      What is the lifetime of my miles?
      Miles have a life time 3 yrs and fall on a monthly rolling basis just like the previous programme.
     
      Does a frequent flyer earn miles on a non-Air Mauritius flight?
      No, except if he/she travels on a partner’s flight under the MK code (MK quota of seats).
    However, redemption is possible only on some partners operated flights.
       
      Who can be my nominees as per the Family scheme?
     

    You can include your spouse and children OR your mother and father.

     

       
    Membership Top
      When can I start registering my nominee?
     

    After full membership is given. Please click here for online registration of nominee.

     
    Can nominees accumulate miles?
      No, nominees cannot accumulate miles but they can pool 50% of their miles with their parent member.
     
      Is a nominee a card holder?
      Nominees will be given a Red card which will bear an identification number
     
      Who can be my beneficiaries as per the Family scheme?
      You can include a maximum of 5 persons of your choice including your nominees who have been
    pre-nominated upon application.
     
      Can Beneficiaries accumulate miles?
      Yes. Beneficiaries can cumulate miles on their own account provided they are also a member of the
    programme with their own account.
     
      Can I change a beneficiary?
      Yes, subject to certain conditions and on payment of an administration fee of € 50.
     
      How does my Nominee differ from my Beneficiary?
      Your Nominee (who is not a full fledged member) will give you 50% of his/her miles as per above criteria whereas your Beneficiary can hold a full membership and will accumulate miles on his/her own account.
       
      With whom can I share my awards
      You can share your awards with both your nominees and beneficiaries who can be five in total.
     

       
    Awards Top
      What should I do if I want to use my miles for an award?
      If it is a free ticket, you can redeem awards online or you can make an award request online or alternatively you can fill in an Award Request Form and forward it to :
    - The Customer Loyalty Centre on Fax no +(230) 2023230
    - Any Air Mauritius offices – click here
    - For any assistance you may call on Customer Loyalty Hotline :+(230) 2077800

    For upgrading & Excess baggage - No online redemption is available, but online request can be made or you can forward an Award Request Form as above.
     
      Is there any restriction for the award of a free ticket or an upgrade?
      The award of free tickets and upgrades will be subject to availability.
     
      What kind of charges are associated with a free ticket award?
      All applicable taxes including but not limited to fuel surcharges and security charges are to be borne
    by the member at the time of ticketing.
     
      What is the maximum period allowed to stay on particular destination on a free ticket?
      2 months.
     
      What happens if I want to change my date of travel?
      You have to notify the Customer Loyalty Centre.Date of travel will be changed subject to seat
    availability and a penalty charge of € 40 for groups A to E and € 25 for group F will be applicable.
     
      Will my miles be reinstated if I cancel an award which has not been used?
      No.
     
      Can I pool miles with another Kestrelflyer member to get an award if I do not have enough miles for an award?
      No.
     

       
    Others Top
      How do I change my personal details such as address, phone number, e-mail, etc.?
      You can update your profile online by clicking here. You can alternatively make written request to Airmate Ltd
    either by fax (+230) 202 3230 or post (11th  Floor, Wing A, Cyber Tower 1, Ebene). Envelops should be marked “Kestrelflyer” on the top-right corner.
     
      As a Kestrelflyer Elite (Gold) card holder which lounges may I use?
      Our network designated lounges can be used when travelling on Air Mauritius.
     
      Can somebody else use my Kestrelflyer card when travelling on Air Mauritius?
    No. Kestrelflyer cards are personal and non-transferable.
     
      What should I do if my card is lost or stolen?
    You should notify the Customer Loyalty Centre. An administration fee of €10 will be charged for
    replacement of misplaced / lost cards.