Air Austral's Réunion–Johannesburg route shifts to a later approved period
France's transport ministry has changed the approved route list for Air Austral, the Réunion-based airline. The Saint-Denis de La Réunion to Johannesburg route moves out of the entry tied to the period ending 31 October 2026 and into the list tied to the period ending 31 March 2027. The order is dated 21 October 2026 and was published in the Official Journal on 30 October 2026.
What does it mean?
Air Austral flights between Réunion and Johannesburg are now approved under the longer time window, which runs to 31 March 2027, instead of the one that ended on 31 October 2026. This means the airline can keep operating that route past the earlier cutoff date.
Who is affected?
Air Austral and passengers who fly between Réunion and Johannesburg.
What changes?
Previously the Réunion–Johannesburg route was listed only for the period until 31 October 2026; now it is listed under the period until 31 March 2027.