MK 943/23 May Melbourne/Mauritius Flight Rescheduled for 24 May 2012

Port-louis, Mauritius (ots/PRNewswire) -

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Flight MK 943 left Melbourne Tullamarine airport at 13h35 (Local
time Melbourne) with 181 passengers and 13 crew members. Shortly
after takeoff, the Captain was informed of a suspicious item on
board. In accordance with safety procedures, he took the decision to
return to Melbourne. The aircraft landed safely at 14h55 (local
time).

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All passengers disembarked and were transferred to the airport
terminal under the supervision of the Australian authorities.
Arrangements were made for the transfer of all passengers to an
airport lounge where they could rest and were offered refreshments.
Once Police clearance was obtained, arrangements were made for
accommodating all passengers overnight in Melbourne hotels.

The flight will now operate as MK 3943 on 24 May leaving Melbourne
at 11h30 (Local time Melbourne) and reaching Mauritius at 16h55
(Local time Mauritius).

In a statement issued by Victoria Police earlier today, the item
was described as a 'soft drink can with the word BOMB written on it'.
Australian authorities are carrying out further investigations in
Melbourne.

Air Mauritius apologizes for all inconveniences and wishes to
reiterate that the safety of its passengers and crew are its topmost
priority at all times.

Air Mauritius is the national carrier of the Republic of
Mauritius. Created in 1967, it currently operates a fleet of four
A340-300, two A340-300E, two A330-200, two A319-100 and two
ATR72-500. Air Mauritius presently flies to twenty-five destinations
in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Indian Ocean

Communications & Corporate Affairs, 3rd Floor, Air Mauritius 
Centre
        President John F. Kennedy Street, Port-Louis, Republic of 
Mauritius
        T +230-2077361/2   F +230-2135901   e-mail: 
[email protected]

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