Vol à vide :Mauritius denies landing to Air Seychelles flight from Israel

On Saturday 26 September 2026, Mauritian authorities refused landing approval for an Air Seychelles aircraft scheduled from Israel, forcing the flight’s cancellation, according to Israeli travel organiser Spirit World Productions (reported by The Jerusalem Post and Israeli outlets). The company said overnight attempts to resolve the clearance failed and described the decision as driven by political considerations; Mauritius has not issued a detailed technical counter-explanation in those reports.

What travellers saw

This is a political / diplomatic landing block — not weather and not an ATC system outage. Passengers booked on the Israel–Mauritius sector lost the departure at short notice after months of planning, per the organiser’s statement. Always confirm rebooking and refunds directly with the airline and tour operator.

If the schedule is critical

If you still need to reach the Indian Ocean islands and the scheduled seat is gone, check alternate carriers or a private jet / empty leg once overflight and landing permits are secured. Rahizi qualifies the brief and returns partner options.

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Facts from The Jerusalem Post and Israeli press citing Spirit World Productions / Air Seychelles on 26 September 2026. Always verify with your carrier.