Air Austral
RéunionAbout the airline
Air Austral is the flag carrier of Réunion, based at Roland Garros Airport. Founded in 1974, it operates regional and long-haul services across the Indian Ocean and beyond, with a modern mixed fleet serving leisure and business travellers.
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Air Austral (IATA: UU, ICAO: REU) is Réunion's national airline, established in December 1974. Headquartered at Roland Garros Airport in Sainte-Marie, the carrier operates approximately 900 staff and maintains a fleet of eight aircraft serving regional and intercontinental routes across the Indian Ocean, Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.
The airline's hub at Roland Garros Airport connects Réunion to major destinations including mainland France, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, and beyond. Air Austral is a member of the Vanilla Alliance, a regional partnership enhancing connectivity and codeshare opportunities across the Indian Ocean network.
Air Austral's fleet comprises a mix of modern aircraft: the Airbus A220 and Boeing 737 handle regional services, while the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 provide long-haul capacity. The ATR 72 supports regional feeder routes. This diverse fleet allows the airline to operate efficiently across both short regional hops and intercontinental services, serving approximately 900 employees and a growing passenger base.