Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs - Air Mauritus- what is the J product like?

Am planning to head to Mauritus in about a month for holidays... Flying from JNB-MRU...and have the option of flying SAA or Air Mauritus in J class.

Anyone what how the two compares?

if it were long-haul then definately SAA - not to surer about a shoter journey though

I can't compare them since I haven't flown SAA but I have flown Air Mauritius. The seats are comfortable. Like domestic US first class seats. Food was edible but not great. Interesting drink list with one or two special fruity rum drinks (they make a lot of rum in MRU). Overall, it was a pleasant experience. Everything ran on time.

Seeing as this is the only thread relating to Air Mauritius since '03 - I think I can safely presume that their are no mileage earning/redemption opportunities with them, other than their own program - great shame as the best way of utilising BA miles from Europe to Perth, Australia seems to be to book to Mauritius for half the miles reqd to Australia, then book Air Mauritius direct to Perth.

Therefore, presuming I am correct, anyone know if they status match or you can do anything with the mileage you'd get from 1 return trip in Y, even if a lousy $10 hotel voucher or Mag. subscription?

there is a mileage program called KestrelFlyer with three different tiers I believe. I remember seeing some fair prices for rewards.

there is a mileage program called KestrelFlyer with three different tiers. I remember seeing some fair prices for rewards.